Phil Gervasi compares Azure NSG Flow Logs and VNet Flow Logs, explaining the benefits VNet Flow Logs bring to network observability in Azure environments. Learn how VNet Flow Logs simplify network monitoring, improve traffic visibility, and address the limitations of NSG Flow Logs by capturing traffic at the virtual network level. Learn about VNet Flow Log applications—including traffic analysis, network optimization, and security enhancement—and how Kentik integrates with these logs for deeper insights and advanced analytics. Learn more about Kentik for Azure observability at https://www.kentik.com/solutions/microsoft-azure/

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Introduction to VNet Flow Logs

0:23 Limitations of NSG Flow Logs

0:33 Advantages of VNet Flow Logs

0:56 Enhanced Traffic Analysis Capabilities

1:25 Key Metrics Captured

1:45 Applications and Use Cases

2:19 Leveraging VNet Flow Logs with Kentik