Azure Virtual Machines log analysis
We discussed Azure Virtual Machines in Chapter 3. In Azure, VMs are widely used to deploy and run various applications and services. To ensure the security and stability of these VMs, incident responders and administrators must analyze the logs generated by the VMs. These logs provide valuable insights into the system’s activities, performance, security incidents, and potential vulnerabilities. In this section, we will explore the different log sources within Azure that incident responders can analyze for effective VM log analysis.
- Azure Log Analytics: Azure Log Analytics is a powerful tool that centralizes log data from various sources, including Azure VMs. It provides a comprehensive log management solution and offers advanced querying and visualization capabilities. By integrating Azure VMs with Log Analytics, incident responders can collect and analyze logs from multiple VMs in a unified manner. The logs that are collected can...