title: How to view/report on Windows Azure CPU and Memory usage?
body: <p>What's the easiest method of viewing and reporting on the CPU and Memory usage percentage statistics on all the server instances hosting an application on Windows Azure?</p>
  
  <p>Is it necessary to write a Worker Role that monitors and logs the CPU and Memory usage? Or, is there something in Windows Azure that automatically logs this that you can just tap into? If something custom needs to be built, what is the best method to do so?</p>