To ensure virtual machines use only VNet1 to communicate with Azure Monitor when enabling VM Insights, which resource should you create first?

An Azure Monitor Private Link Scope (AMPLS) is the correct first step because it acts as a container for your Azure Monitor resources (like Log Analytics workspaces) and connects them to your virtual network via Azure Private Link. This ensures all traffic to Azure Monitor, including VM Insights data, routes through your private network (VNet1) instead of the public internet. A data collection rule (DCR) defines what data to collect and where to send it, but it doesn't establish private connectivity. A Log Analytics workspace is where VM Insights data is stored, but it doesn't inherently enforce private network communication. A private endpoint is created after the AMPLS to link the AMPLS to your specific virtual network, providing the actual private connection.