Exam SC-200 Topic 2 Question 168 Discussion
Actual exam question for Microsoft's SC-200 exam
Question #: 168
Topic #: 2
Question #: 168
Topic #: 2
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You have an Azure subscription.
You plan to implement a Microsoft Sentinel workspace. You anticipate that you will ingest 20 GB of security log data per day.
You need to configure storage for the workspace. The solution must meet the following requirements:
- Minimize costs for daily ingested data.
- Maximize the data retention period without incurring extra costs.
What should you do for each requirement? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

You have an Azure subscription.
You plan to implement a Microsoft Sentinel workspace. You anticipate that you will ingest 20 GB of security log data per day.
You need to configure storage for the workspace. The solution must meet the following requirements:
- Minimize costs for daily ingested data.
- Maximize the data retention period without incurring extra costs.
What should you do for each requirement? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

Suggested Answer:

Explanation:
1. Commitment Tiers allow you to reserve a fixed amount of daily data ingestion capacity for Azure Monitor and Azure Sentinel for a fixed, predictable daily fee.
2. Data ingested into either classic or workspace-based Application Insights is retained for 90 days without any charge.
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/monitor/
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