Azure Data Explorer (ADX) offers powerful data exploration capabilities for log and telemetry data. In this guide, we’ll walk you through creating your own free ADX cluster and getting started with data analysis.
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Creating Your Free Cluster
You don’t need an Azure subscription or a credit card to create a free cluster.
Use your Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra user identity.
Fill out the cluster details in the “Create a free cluster” dialog.
Accept the terms of service and provision the cluster (usually takes a few minutes). -
Key Features of Your Free Cluster
Fast and Scalable: ADX provides lightning-fast data exploration for log and telemetry data.
Kusto Query Language (KQL): Use KQL to gain business insights into your data.
No Cost: Enjoy the benefits without any charges. -
Getting Started with Your Cluster
Explore quick actions: Create databases, ingest data, or run queries.
Ingest data: Load your data into the cluster using the ingestion wizard.
Query data: Use KQL to analyze and gain insights.