Create AppInsight Account

(~8 minutes)

Create Log Analytics Workspace

In this project, logs will be stored using the centralized model, meaning all data will be collected in a single region (US) East 2 - however one could choose other models as discussed in Microsoft's documentation.

• Navigate to the Create Log Analytics workspace in the Azure Portal

  • Select the appropriate Subscription and the rg-sharethrift resource group.

  • Instance Details:

    • Name: sharethrift<<random number>>

    • Region: (US) East 2

  • Click Review+Create

  • Click Create (wait for it to complete)

  • Click Go to Resource once completed

Configure limits on Log Analytics to limit charges

• In the Log Analytics workspace just created, navigate to the Usage and Estimated Costs in the left pane

• Choose Daily Cap - and turn to ON,

  • Set the limit to 0.5 GB Day

  • Click OK

• Choose Data Retention - and ensure it is set to 30 days (should be by default)

Crate App Insights Resource

US East 2

• Navigate to the Create App Insights resource in the Azure Portal

• Select the appropriate Subscription and the rg-sharethrift resource group.

• Instance Details:

  • Name: sharethrift

  • Region: (US) East 2

  • Resource Mode: Workspace-based

• Workspace Details:

  • Select the appropriate Subscription

  • Log analytics workspace: sharethrift [eastus2]

• Click Review+Create

• Click Create (wait for it to complete)

US West 2

• Navigate to the Create App Insights resource in the Azure Portal

• Select the appropriate Subscription and the rg-sharethrift resource group.

• Instance Details:

  • Name: sharethriftwest

  • Region: (US) West 2

  • Resource Mode: Workspace-based

• Workspace Details:

  • Select the appropriate Subscription

  • Log analytics workspace: sharethrift [eastus2]

• Click Review+Create

• Click Create (wait for it to complete)