How do you configure alerts in Azure?

Short answer: Use Azure Monitor Alerts on metrics or log queries. Example: Alert when HTTP request failures exceed threshold: Metric: ServerResponseTime Condition: > 1000ms Action: Email, Webhook, Logic App

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest on Azure typically uses App Service + SQL Database + Blob Storage + Application Insights for monitoring.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.