Creating a workspace using the portal

This section will describe how to create the Log Analytics workspace using the Azure portal. This is a graphical representation of the PowerShell and CLI commands discussed later and, as such, may be the easiest way to start working with workspaces:

1. In the Azure portal, enter Log Analytics workspaces in the search bar at the top of the screen. This will show a list of services that are related to the search term entered. Locate and click on the Log Analytics workspaces link.
2. Click the Add button to create a new workspace:

   Figure 2.2 – Creating a new Log Analytics workspace

3. Enter the required values in the new blade:

   A. Enter the name for the workspace.

   B. Select a Subscription where this will reside.

   C. Choose the Resource group for this workspace.

   D. Select the Location where this workspace will reside.

   E. For the Pricing tier option, Per GB (2018) will automatically be selected.

   The blade will look something like this:

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