When charting metrics in the Azure portal, what is selected first?

When charting metrics in the Azure portal, the resource name is generally selected first to ensure that you are visualizing the metrics associated with the specific resource you are interested in. This foundational step allows users to narrow down the data they are viewing from a larger set of resources to the one that is relevant for their analysis. Selecting the resource first sets the context for any further actions, such as defining the time range for the data you want to visualize or choosing the specific metrics and chart types that will represent the data.

While other options are important in the overall charting process, they are contingent on first knowing which resource's metrics are of interest. For instance, users need to select a time range or a chart type after confirming the specific resource to ensure that subsequent selections accurately reflect the desired data for that resource. Without identifying the resource upfront, the charting process would lack precision and might lead to confusion or irrelevant metric displays.