What is the maximum retention period for Azure Monitor Log Analytics data by default?

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What is the maximum retention period for Azure Monitor Log Analytics data by default?

Key points

  • Default retention period is 31 days
  • Retention period can be configured up to 730 days
  • Longer retention periods require manual configuration
  • Data is retained longer for deeper analysis
  • Retention period affects cost and storage management

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