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Use an SLA for Azure Data Explorer clusters#

Reliability · Data Explorer · Rule · 2022_03 · Important

Use SKUs that include an SLA when configuring Azure Data Explorer (ADX) clusters.

Description#

When choosing a SKU for an ADX cluster you should consider the SLA that is included in the SKU. ADX clusters offer a range of offerings. Development SKUs are designed for early non-production use and do not include any SLA.

Recommendation#

Consider using a production ready SKU that includes a SLA.

Examples#

Configure with Azure template#

To deploy clusters that pass this rule:

  • Set the sku.tier property to Standard.
  • Set the sku.name property to non-development SKU such as Standard_D11_v2.

For example:

Azure Template snippet
{
  "type": "Microsoft.Kusto/clusters",
  "apiVersion": "2023-08-15",
  "name": "[parameters('name')]",
  "location": "[parameters('location')]",
  "sku": {
    "name": "Standard_D11_v2",
    "tier": "Standard"
  },
  "identity": {
    "type": "SystemAssigned"
  },
  "properties": {
    "enableDiskEncryption": true
  }
}

Configure with Bicep#

To deploy clusters that pass this rule:

  • Set the sku.tier property to Standard.
  • Set the sku.name property to non-development SKU such as Standard_D11_v2.

For example:

Azure Bicep snippet
resource adx 'Microsoft.Kusto/clusters@2023-08-15' = {
  name: name
  location: location
  sku: {
    name: 'Standard_D11_v2'
    tier: 'Standard'
  }
  identity: {
    type: 'SystemAssigned'
  }
  properties: {
    enableDiskEncryption: true
  }
}

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