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Obfuscated string literals
I came across this tidbit in https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/kusto/query/scalar-data-types/string#obfuscated-string-literals about obfuscating string literals in KQL and it gives this example ...
I'm fairly sure this applies only to KQL in Azure Data Explorer and isn't supported by Log Analytics
I'm fairly sure this applies only to KQL in Azure Data Explorer and isn't supported by Log Analytics
CliveWatson Well bummer. Thanks for the answer 
- Ofer_Shezaf
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GaryBushey : using the obfuscation format is still recommended as it would ensure the string is obfuscated when logged.
Ofer_Shezaf I could see using it if you are writing to the logs yourself but if I am using something like the OfficeActivity log I don't see any way that I would be able to control what is obfuscated
- Ofer_Shezaf
GaryBushey : Should have been clearer, I meant when the service logs internally queries execution, and in the future also to users, they are obfuscated.
