Within Azure Monitor, where can metric analysis be performed?

The capability to perform metric analysis within Azure Monitor is centered around Metric Explorer and Log Analytics. These tools are specifically designed to enable users to visualize, analyze, and gain insights from metrics collected within Azure.

Metric Explorer allows users to create custom charts and gain deeper insights into their metrics by configuring various visualizations tailored to their specific needs. Log Analytics, on the other hand, leverages the powerful Kusto Query Language (KQL), enabling users to run complex queries against their logged metrics and other data sources, facilitating a more detailed and granular analysis.

This focused functionality provided by Metric Explorer and Log Analytics distinguishes them as the primary interfaces for performing metric analysis, supporting a wide range of scenarios in monitoring and diagnostics for resources within Azure. This ensures that users can effectively monitor performance, detect issues, and understand trends in their cloud resources. Other options don't provide the same dedicated analytical capabilities that are offered by these specific tools.