create-appinsight-account.md

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(~8 minutes)

Create AppInsight Account

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)