Analytics Workspace

Steps to set up analytics workspace:

1. Navigate to Log Analytics Workspaces:

   • In the Azure portal, use the search bar or select All services and search for Log Analytics workspaces. Click on the Log Analytics workspaces option.

2. Create a New Workspace:

   • Click on the + Create or Add button to start the creation process.

3. Fill in Workspace Details:

   • Subscription: Select the Azure subscription in which you want to create the workspace.

   • Resource Group: Choose an existing resource group or create a new one. Resource groups help you manage and organize your Azure resources.

   • Name: Enter a unique name for your Log Analytics workspace. This name must be unique within the selected region.

   • Region: Select the region where you want your workspace to be located. It’s best to choose a region close to your resources to minimize latency.

4. Configure Advanced Settings (optional):

   • Retention: Configure data retention settings based on how long you want to retain the collected data.

   • Workspace Data Sources: Set up data sources for collecting logs and metrics from various Azure services and on-premises sources.select All services and search for Log Analytics workspaces. Click on the Log Analytics workspaces option.

5. Review and Create:

   • Review your configuration settings to ensure everything is correct.

   • Click Create to deploy the Log Analytics workspace.

6. Access and Configure Workspace:

   • After creation, go to your Log Analytics workspace resource.

   • From here, you can access features like:

     • Workspace Summary: View overview and usage details.

     • Configuration: Set up data sources, alerts, and automation rules.

     • Logs: Write and run queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to analyze data.

     • Solutions: Install and configure monitoring solutions to collect and analyze data from specific Azure services or applications.

     • Data Collection: Configure agents or data collection rules to collect data from your resources.Click on the + Create or Add button to start the creation process. In the Azure portal, use the search bar or select All services and search for Log Analytics workspaces.

7. Set Up Data Collection:

   • Install Agents: If you need to collect data from on-premises machines or VMs, install the Log Analytics agent on those machines.

   • Configure Data Sources: Set up and configure data collection from various Azure services and applications.

8. Create Dashboards and Alerts:

   • Workbooks: Create custom dashboards to visualize and monitor your data.

   • Alerts: Set up alert rules to get notified about specific conditions or anomalies in your data.