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Migrating Analytics Rules from Azure Portal to Defender Portal
With the migration of Sentinel from the Azure portal to the Defender portal, it’s essential to review analytics rules for compatibility issues. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exporting, importing, and testing these rules.
Why Analytics Rules Need Review During Migration
The change in portals may affect dependencies, requiring a review of your analytics rules to ensure they continue functioning as expected.
Identifying Rules That May Break After Migration
Some rules may contain portal-specific references that need adjusting before migration. It’s crucial to identify these rules and update them accordingly.
Exporting and Importing Analytics Rules via ARM Templates
- Export analytics rules as ARM templates using the Azure portal.
- Review the exported files for any dependencies that may break during migration.
- Update the rules, if necessary, before importing them to the Defender portal Sentinel workspace.
Testing Migrated Rules with Synthetic Alerts
After importing the rules, test their functionality by creating synthetic data and verifying alert generation.
Updating Scheduled Query Rules for Defender Portal Compatibility
Scheduled query rules may also require adjustments to work in the Defender portal. Make sure to update them before the migration is complete.
Conclusion
Migrating analytics rules from the Azure portal to the Defender portal in Microsoft Sentinel can be a straightforward process with proper planning and testing. To learn more about managing your Sentinel workspace, check out our Microsoft Cloud Security Training.
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Written by Mohammed Akhter
Founder of ITP Training. 50,000+ students trained across 30+ countries in Microsoft endpoint and cloud security. Learn more →