Dependency Agent Microsoft Corporation

Dependency Agent is a monitoring tool designed to collect data about processes running on virtual machines and their external dependencies, providing insights into process connections and resource utilization within Azure environments.

Key Features:

• Real-Time Process Monitoring: Tracks active processes and identifies external dependencies such as network connections or file shares.
• Process Dependency Mapping: Visualizes how applications interact with other services or resources to help diagnose connectivity issues.
• Integration with Azure Monitor: Seamlessly integrates with Azure Monitor for comprehensive VM insights, enabling performance analysis and troubleshooting.
• Cross-Platform Support: Works across supported Windows and Linux operating systems, including up to Windows Server 2022 and select Linux distributions.
• Kernel-Level Data Collection: Utilizes kernel-level telemetry to provide detailed insights into system behavior without requiring invasive changes.
• Spectre/Meltdown Vulnerability Checks: Ensures compatibility with patched Linux kernels for secure monitoring.

Audience & Benefit:

Ideal for IT administrators, DevOps engineers, and cloud operators managing Azure virtual machines. By identifying potential bottlenecks or misconfigurations early, Dependency Agent helps optimize application performance and ensure compliance with Azure Monitor requirements. It is particularly useful for troubleshooting complex dependencies in large-scale cloud deployments.

Dependency Agent can be installed via winget on supported systems, ensuring seamless integration into existing Azure workflows.