When investigating a high volume of delete operations on blobs in Azure, which log is crucial for identifying deleted blobs?

In the context of investigating high volumes of delete operations on blobs in Azure, the Azure Storage Analytics logs serve as a crucial resource. These logs specifically track and record requests made to your Azure Storage account, including operations like reading, writing, and deleting blobs. By analyzing the Azure Storage Analytics logs, you can gain insights into who initiated delete operations, what specific blobs were deleted, and when these deletions occurred. This information is critical for forensic investigations and understanding the operational patterns impacting your storage resources.

While other logs and details like activity logs or alert details can provide useful context, they do not contain the specific data regarding blob-level operations that the Storage Analytics logs provide. The ability to pinpoint precisely which blobs were deleted and when is essential for comprehensively assessing the situation and determining whether the deletions were legitimate or indicative of a potential security incident.