Azure Log Analytics Deep Dive | Workspace, DCRs & KQL Queries Explained
If you’re using Microsoft Azure, you’re already sitting on a goldmine of data — and Log Analytics is how you unlock it.
In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through:
✅ What a Log Analytics Workspace is and how to create one
✅ How Data Collection Rules (DCRs) work and when to use a Data Collection Endpoint
✅ Running KQL queries to get meaningful insights
✅ Best practices for monitoring Azure Virtual Desktop, servers, and security logs
✅ Cost considerations and how to avoid overspending
By the end, you’ll know exactly how to set up Log Analytics, query your data, and optimise costs in your Azure environment.
🔹 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Log Analytics
00:30 Understanding Log Analytics Workspace
02:06 Creating a Log Analytics Workspace
05:03 Setting Up Data Collection Rules
11:15 Querying Data with KQL
17:02 Monitoring and Cost Management
20:06 Optimizing Costs with Nerdio
22:42 Conclusion and Recap
👉 If this video helps, please like & subscribe — I release new Azure, AVD, and Windows 365 videos every week.
#azurevirtualdesktop #azure #loganalytics
_____________
📱 LET'S CONNECT
IG: /virtualmanc
Twitter: /virtualmanc
Linkedin: /neilmcloughlin
Email: [email protected]