What should you do to share a Cloud Monitoring custom dashboard with a partner team?

To share a Cloud Monitoring custom dashboard effectively, downloading the JSON definition of the dashboard and sending the JSON file to the partner team is the best approach. This method allows the recipient team to import the exact configuration and visualization settings of the dashboard into their own Cloud Monitoring setup.

By providing the JSON file, you ensure that all relevant settings, including metrics, charts, and layout arrangements, are preserved and can be recreated accurately in the partner team’s environment. This avoids any discrepancies that might arise when simply sharing a URL or other methods that may not capture the full dashboard context.

In contrast, sending just the dashboard URL may limit the partner team's ability to replicate the dashboard, as it usually only provides access to view the original dashboard rather than creating a new one. Exporting data to BigQuery and using Looker Studio offers a different type of visualization but moves away from the Cloud Monitoring context. Sharing the MQL query alone does not include the dashboard structure or visualizations, making it less effective for recreating the complete dashboard experience.