With respect to storage tiering in azure, what specific metrics we need to check for hot tier storage if we want the access count or how many time it has been accessed?

To monitor access count or how many times hot tier storage has been accessed in Azure for Cloud FinOps Optimization, you would typically look at metrics such as:

1. Transaction Count: This metric indicates the number of read and write operations on the storage account. Higher transaction counts suggest more frequent access.
2. Read/Write Operations: Separately monitoring read and write operations can give a detailed view of how the data is being accessed.
3. Bandwidth: Monitoring bandwidth can also indirectly reflect access frequency. More bandwidth might indicate more data being accessed.
4. API Calls: Specifically, monitoring Azure Storage API calls can provide insight into usage patterns, including how often and what methods are used to access the storage.
5. Request Latency: While not a direct count, higher latency could indicate slower access, which might be a result of many access requests.

By tracking these metrics, you can gain a comprehensive view of the usage patterns of your hot tier storage, helping you optimize costs and performance in your Cloud FinOps strategy.