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Preventing Sentinel Cost Overruns: Implementing Data Lake Cost Policies
Understanding Sentinel Data Lake Cost Policies
Sentinel’s data lake cost policies allow you to set hard limits for KQL queries, jobs, and notebook sessions. This helps SOC managers and security architects control costs and ensure efficient resource utilization.
Setting Query and Job Limits
To set query and job limits by team or use case, navigate to the Defender portal Sentinel settings and configure cost policies accordingly.
Monitoring Cost Usage Dashboards
Regularly monitor usage dashboards in the Defender portal to track your spending and make adjustments as needed. This will help you right-size Sentinel data ingestion, preventing unnecessary costs.
What Happens When a Cost Limit is Exceeded
When a cost limit is exceeded, Sentinel may reduce the number of queries and jobs to meet the set budget. It’s essential to monitor your usage and adjust limits as necessary to maintain optimal performance.
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Written by Mohammed Akhter
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