Understanding Basic Logs and Analytics Logs
In Azure Monitor, logs play a crucial role in monitoring and diagnosing issues within your applications and infrastructure. Until now, we have described Azure Monitor logs as a single type of log; however, Azure Monitor provides two types of logs to accommodate different use cases and performance needs – Basic Logs and Analytics Logs. Understanding the differences between these two types of logs is essential for optimizing your monitoring strategy and making informed decisions about data collection and analysis. Let’s explore the differences between them.
Basic Logs
Basic Logs are designed for high-volume, low-cost log ingestion. They are suitable for scenarios where you need to collect a large amount of log data but only require limited querying capabilities for auditing, debugging, or troubleshooting. They don’t support analytics or alerts. Their main characteristics are as follows:
- Cost-Effectiveness...
