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4.3.2. Azure SQL Auditing
💡 First Principle: Auditing records database operations for security analysis, compliance, and forensics. Audit logs capture who accessed what data and when.
Scenario: You need to audit all database operations and store logs for compliance review.
Audit Configuration Levels
| Level | Scope | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Server-level | All databases on the server | Applies to existing and new databases |
| Database-level | Single database | Specific to that database |
⚠️ Exam Trap: Enabling both server and database auditing for the same database. This results in duplicate audit entries. Choose one level or disable database auditing when server auditing covers your needs.
Audit Storage Options
- Azure Storage account: Long-term retention
- Log Analytics workspace: Query with KQL
- Event Hub: Stream to external SIEM
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