Quickstart: Visualize sample data dashboards

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The Azure Data Explorer web UI has a samples gallery for you to view built-in dashboards without the need to create your own cluster and database or ingest data. Dashboards allow you to manipulate different parameters and visuals to gain insights from your data.

In this quickstart, you'll learn how to access and explore the built-in dashboards in the Azure Data Explorer web UI samples gallery. Knowledge of Kusto Query Language (KQL) isn't required to create and modify your dashboards but can be used for further customization.

Prerequisites

A Microsoft account or a Microsoft Entra user identity to sign in to the help cluster. An Azure subscription isn't required.

Explore sample dashboards

  1. Sign in to the Azure Data Explorer web UI using your Microsoft account or Microsoft Entra user identity.

  2. In the Home page, select Explore sample dashboards.

  3. In the Explore sample dashboards dialog box, choose a sample dashboard and then select Explore. In keeping with the previous example, select the Metrics sample dashboard.

    Screenshot of Explore dashboards samples dialog box showing sample dashboard options.

  4. The dashboard opens in edit mode and presents various pre-configured tile options for customization.

    Screenshot showing the samples gallery dashboard from the Metrics data database, with a variety of tiles.

  5. Select the edit icon on the CPU Usage tile to access the underlying KQL query and formatting options. Explore the various tabs that allow you to adjust the visual display and review the results. Take some time to familiarize yourself with the features and options available.

    Screenshot of the CPU usage visualization tile.

  6. Select Apply changes or Discard changes to save or discard your changes. This will take you back to the main dashboard.

    Screenshot of CPU usage tile edit window with options to apply or discard changes.

  7. Learn how to view parameters and customize visuals.

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