Application Insights -Interop with Application Insights SDK

Question

Hi all;

I am using Application Insights to profile a Blazor server app built on .NET 8. I set instrument your application to .NET Core.

It has an on/off for Interop with Application Insights SDK. What does that do? And do I want it on?

Also, I turned on every other option. Is there any reason to not turn some on?

thanks - dave

Answer 1

Hello David Thielen,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A and thank you for posting your questions here.

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Solution

Based on your questions:

It has an on/off for Interop with Application Insights SDK. What does that do? And do I want it on?

• When you enable this option, it allows your Blazor server app to communicate with the Application Insights SDK.
• Specifically, it enables the collection of telemetry data (such as requests, exceptions, dependencies, and custom events) from your app.
• You should definitely keep this option on if you want to monitor your app's performance, diagnose issues, and gain insights into user behavior.

Also, I turned on every other option. Is there any reason to not turn some on?

Turning on other options depends on your specific monitoring needs and the type of telemetry you want to collect. For example:

• Request Telemetry: Tracks incoming HTTP requests to your app. Useful for understanding user interactions.
• Exception Telemetry: Captures exceptions and errors. Keep this on to identify issues.
• Dependency Telemetry: Monitors external dependencies (e.g., database calls, API requests). Useful for performance analysis.
• Custom Events and Metrics: Enables tracking of custom events and metrics. Use this for specific business-related telemetry.
• Performance Counters: Collects system-level performance metrics. Useful for diagnosing bottlenecks.
• Availability Telemetry: Monitors app availability by pinging specific endpoints.
• Live Metrics Stream: Provides real-time insights during debugging or monitoring.
• Sampling: Controls the amount of telemetry data sent to Application Insights. Adjust based on your desired data volume.

In conclusion! Application Insights helps you understand how your app performs in production and while enabling all options can provide comprehensive insights, be mindful of data volume and cost implications. Also, evaluate which telemetry types are most relevant for your app's use case and regularly review telemetry data to ensure it aligns with your monitoring goals.

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