Are you prepared for the deprecation of Azure LogAnalytics (v1) with Microsoft Monitoring Agent and HTTP Data Collector API? If not, this session is designed to provide you with comprehensive insights on navigating the transition smoothly to DCR-formatted logs, Azure Monitor Agent, and Log Ingestion API (LogAnalytics v2).

Get ready to delve into understanding Data Collection Rules, the Data Collection Endpoint, Table management, and mastering schema management. Additionally, learn effective methods to transform your data to address cost optimizations or comply with regulatory requirements.

For those new to LogAnalytics, this session offers inspiration on how leveraging custom log data can provide significant value for desired state reporting, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

By the session's conclusion, you'll also have learned about a Powershell module, AzLogDcrIngestPS, which is recommended by Microsoft in the official Learn documentation and has surpassed 1.1 million downloads within its first year. During this session, you'll have the opportunity to hear from the module's creator, empowering you to become proficient in logging like a ninja.

Level 300-400.
Duration of 45-60 min.

Objectives:
1) Get everyone ready before deprecation of MMA and HTTP Log Collector API
2) Understand the pitfalls and how to navigate around this using the provided PS module and guides
3) Learn the power of Data Collection Rules including data transformation (cost, compliance, normalization)

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