KQL for Azure Admins Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the KQL for Azure Admins course, participants should ideally meet the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of database concepts and familiarity with traditional SQL or any similar query language, as this will help in grasping KQL syntax and concepts more easily.
• Fundamental knowledge of Azure services, particularly those that integrate with KQL, such as Azure Log Analytics, Azure Monitor, and Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience with data analysis and manipulation, which will be beneficial when learning to summarize, filter, and visualize data using KQL.
• A general grasp of IT operations, including monitoring and diagnostics, as this will help in understanding the practical applications of KQL within Azure administration tasks.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or Power BI is helpful for the module on exporting data, although not strictly necessary.

Please note that while these prerequisites are recommended, they should not deter motivated learners with a strong interest in Azure administration and data analysis from taking the course. Koenig Solutions provides comprehensive training, and instructors will guide students through the fundamental concepts to build a solid foundation in KQL.

Target Audience for KQL for Azure Admins

KQL for Azure Admins is a comprehensive IT training course designed for professionals seeking to master KQL for effective data management in Azure.

Target Audience for KQL for Azure Admins:

• Azure Administrators
• Data Engineers
• Cloud Solution Architects
• Security Analysts working with Microsoft Sentinel
• IT Professionals interested in analytics and data visualization within Azure
• Database Administrators looking to expand their querying skills
• System Analysts and Developers responsible for monitoring and querying Azure resources
• Business Intelligence Professionals seeking to integrate Azure data with Power BI
• Technical Support Engineers involved in troubleshooting Azure environments
• DevOps Engineers who need to analyze and visualize data as part of continuous integration/continuous deployment processes

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this KQL for Azure Admins?

Introduction to the Course's Learning Outcomes and Concepts Covered

Explore the power of KQL (Kusto Query Language) in Azure with our comprehensive course designed to equip you with the skills to analyze, manage, and visualize data effectively for Azure Admins.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Grasp the basics of KQL commands, syntax, elements, and operators for querying Azure data services.
• Execute KQL queries efficiently and interpret the results to gain insightful data analysis.
• Utilize the Summarize Operator to filter, sort, and prepare data for in-depth analysis.
• Create compelling data visualizations using the Render operator to communicate findings clearly.
• Construct complex, multi-table statements with the Union and Join operators to consolidate data from various sources.
• Understand and apply KQL statement structures specifically for Microsoft Sentinel to enhance security analytics.
• Develop proficiency in using essential KQL operators like Let, Search, Where, Extend, Order, and Project for refined data manipulation.
• Write and run your first KQL query, connecting to resources and manipulating data with operators like Take, Project, Where, and Sort.
• Learn to export data effectively from KQL queries to CSV files for reporting and to Power BI for advanced visualization and analytics.
• Gain the ability to troubleshoot and optimize KQL queries, improving performance and accuracy in real-world Azure administration scenarios.