Ron Frenkel introduces significant improvements to query diagnostics in Azure Log Analytics, offering actionable recommendations and deeper performance insights for users seeking to optimize and troubleshoot log queries within the Azure Portal.

Enhanced Query Diagnostics in Azure Log Analytics

Azure Log Analytics now features a streamlined and more powerful query diagnostics experience to help users quickly identify and resolve issues with their log queries.

What’s New?

Improved Query Notification Experience

  • Clear, concise query status notifications
  • Direct explanations of errors and root causes
  • Actionable recommendations and suggestions to address query issues
  • Integrated links to advanced diagnostics via the Query Details pane

Revamped ‘Query Details’ Pane

  • Overview Tab: Presents key performance indicators, including:
    • Execution time breakdown (Engine, Log Analytics Service, Queue times)
    • Metrics such as Total CPU usage, Memory peak, and Response size
  • Raw Statistics Tab: Contains complete execution details, referenced workspaces, and technical metadata
  • Errors Tab: Gives access to raw error payloads for advanced debugging

Benefits

  • Enhanced visibility into every aspect of query execution
  • Faster and more precise troubleshooting
  • Optimization guidance directly built into the Azure Log Analytics workflow
  • All features are accessible through the familiar Azure Portal interface

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About the Author

Ron Frenkel shares these updates on behalf of the Azure Observability team. For more content and updates, follow the Azure Observability Blog.

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