How to upload custom metrics and metrics data on azure that can be seen on Azure Management Portal in Diagnostics Monitor

Question

I am working on an application with requirement of insert/upload data on azure that can be seen on Azure Management Portal in Diagnostics Monitor/dashboard that shows performance counter data in form of graphs, charts.

1. I want to know how to upload data on azure.
2. How to see uploaded data in Azure Management Portal Diagnostics Monitor/dashboard (in form of graphs/charts)
3. Can this be done by creating custom metrics? If yes, how to create custom metrics and monitor? Can it be done using REST API?
4. If it is not possible to upload and view my own data on Azure Management Portal - Diagnostics Monitor (graph, chart) using custom monitor the is it possible at all to upload and view my own data in Azure Management Portal - Diagnostics Monitor/dashboard?

I am new to Azure. Please suggest if this is possible.

Answer 1

You need to configure Azure Diagnostics. The process is described here for Azure Cloud Services and Virtual Machines:

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/vs-azure-tools-diagnostics-for-cloud-services-and-virtual-machines/