Understanding Azure Log Analytics query auditing

This article provides a concise guide on Azure Log Analytics query auditing. It explains what audit logs are, distinguishes between audit logs and application logging, and details how to configure query auditing in the Azure Portal. The content covers use cases related to regulatory compliance and monitoring, and walks through enabling diagnostic settings for an Azure Log Analytics workspace to track who executed which queries. Aimed at IT professionals and cloud administrators, the post focuses on security and compliance aspects of Azure monitoring.