Introducing the New Azure Monitor Auxiliary Logs Plan
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, efficient data management and cost optimization are paramount. Microsoft Azure continues to lead the way with innovative solutions, and the latest addition to Azure Monitor Logs is no exception. We are excited to announce the public preview of the Azure Monitor Auxiliary Logs Plan.
What is the Auxiliary Logs Plan?
The Auxiliary Logs Plan is designed to handle verbose logs, providing a cost-effective solution for managing and consuming large volumes of data. This new plan is part of Azure Monitor's multi-tier strategy, which now includes three plans: Analytics, Basic, and Auxiliary.
Key Features and Benefits
1. Cost Optimization: Ingest low-value or verbose logs at a reduced cost, making it easier to manage extensive data without breaking the bank.
2. Long-term Retention: Retain your data for up to 12 years, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
3. Flexible Data Access: Use queries to access the last 30 days of data or search for older data using search jobs.
4. Summary Rules (Preview): Aggregate data and ingest the results into a table with an Analytics plan for use in dashboards, alerts, or complex analysis.
Why Choose Auxiliary Logs?
The Auxiliary Logs Plan is ideal for scenarios where verbose logging is necessary but doesn't require frequent querying. It provides a low-cost solution for storing and managing logs needed for auditing, compliance, and other low-touch data requirements.
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Getting Started
During the initial preview period, billing for Auxiliary Logs (ingestion, long-term retention, query, and search job) is not yet enabled. This gives you the opportunity to explore and integrate the new plan without immediate cost implications. For more details on the billing start date and other updates, keep an eye on Azure Updates.
Conclusion
The introduction of the Auxiliary Logs Plan underscores Microsoft's commitment to providing flexible, cost-effective solutions for data management. Whether you're looking to optimize costs, ensure compliance, or simply manage large volumes of verbose logs, the Auxiliary Logs Plan offers a robust solution tailored to your needs.
Stay tuned for more updates and start leveraging the power of Azure Monitor Auxiliary Logs today!
References:
Multi-tier strategy in Azure Observability Blog