Creating an OMS Log Analytics workspace

Once you have access to the Azure service, you are ready to create your OMS Log Analytics workspace:

1. Navigate to the Azure Portal (http://portal.azure.com) and sign in.
2. In the Azure Portal, click the New button and type Log Analytics in the marketplace search field. Select Log Analytics:

3. Click the Create button and enter or select information for the following fields:

• • OMS Workspace: Enter a name for your workspace
  • Azure subscription: Select the Azure subscription that you would like to assign to your OMS Log Analytics workspace. You can change your OMS workspace Azure subscription at any time.
  • Resource group: You can choose to create a new resource group or use an existing one using the radio button. Select the existing resource group from the dropdown.
  • Location: Select the Azure region.
  • Pricing tier: Select a pricing tier that will govern the cost of your OMS Log Analytics workspace, and the solutions you use. You can choose from the following options:
    • Free
    • Per Node (OMS)
    • Per GB (Standalone)
    • Standard
    • Premium

4. Click OK to finish creating your workspace.

5. You can now filter for Log Analytics in the Azure portal to see your new OMS Log Analytics workspace.
6. Click on your Log Analytics workspace. You can now review the settings and features for your workspace: