Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns a high score due to extensive diagnostic capabilities, seamless Azure integration, and flexible pay-as-you-go pricing.
Key Features
Topology Visualization
Generates real-time network topology maps to help visualize connections between Azure resources.
Connection Troubleshoot
Provides packet capture, next hop, and IP flow verification tools for deep network diagnostics.
Metrics & Alerts
Collects network performance metrics and integrates with Azure Monitor for automated alerts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Azure offers a limited free tier for basic monitoring, after which usage is billed per resource and data volume.
Network Watcher can be accessed via the Azure portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell, and REST API on any operating system.
Yes, you can configure alerts through Azure Monitor to receive notifications based on predefined network metrics and events.
Specifications
Pricing Model
Pay-as-you-go pricing based on monitored resources and data processed, with a free tier for limited usage.
Supported Platforms
Web PortalAzure CLIPowerShellREST API
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