In 2018, Elastic introduced a new Azure monitoring module within Logstash 6.4 to enhance monitoring capabilities for Microsoft Azure deployments using the Elastic Stack. This module provides comprehensive insights into user activity, infrastructure changes, and Azure SQL Database health through a range of Kibana dashboards, enabling users to detect and investigate issues effectively. It integrates with Azure Monitor to centrally collect and analyze activity logs and SQL DB diagnostic logs via Azure Event Hubs, facilitating real-time analytics. The module is initially offered as a free experimental feature under the Elastic Basic License, with options to upgrade for additional functionalities like security controls and machine learning. This collaboration between Elastic and Microsoft aims to simplify the process of monitoring Azure cloud environments, offering a robust solution for operational excellence.