Don't Blindly Trust the SQL Server Always On Availability Group Dashboard
The SQL Server Always On Availability Group Dashboard will be the first tool you will encounter immediately after creating an AG. It's a great way to validate if your AG has been built properly.
It's the tool I use to show customers the health status of their AGs. That's because it comes with your installation of SQL Server Management Studio. I don't need to worry about installing yet another tool.
I've seen database administrators rely so much on this tool that it creates a false sense of security. Because what might be considered as "healthy" in the AG dashboard could cause a potential outage situation.
In this episode of the Practical SQL Server HA/DR Show, I'll cover why you should not trust the AG dashboard blindly when it comes to the health of your databases.