During this session, we'll embark on an exploration of two exciting Azure services: Azure Managed Grafana, which officially launched on August 31, 2022, and Azure Managed Prometheus, currently in preview. Our journey will involve a comprehensive comparison between these Azure offerings and their well-established counterparts, Grafana and Prometheus.

We'll seek to answer several key questions throughout our discussion:

- What exactly do these Azure Managed Services entail, and how can they benefit your projects and operations?
- What are the ideal use cases for Azure Managed Grafana and Prometheus, and how can they enhance your cloud ecosystem?
- How do these managed Azure services measure up against their self-hosted or cloud-hosted counterparts, and what advantages do they bring to the table?
- What potential downsides or limitations should you consider when opting for Azure Managed Grafana or Prometheus?

By the end of our exploration, we'll assess whether Azure Managed offerings have what it takes to emerge victorious in this face-off, or if the well-established tools still hold their ground.

Join us on this journey to gain insights into these new Azure services and make informed decisions about their integration into your cloud infrastructure.