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docs/LOCAL_DEPLOYMENT.md

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 1. In the VS Code window that opens, once the project files show up (this may take several minutes), open a terminal window
 1. Run `azd auth login`
 1. Run `azd env set AZURE_APP_SERVICE_HOSTING_MODEL code` - This sets your environment to deploy code rather than rely on public containers, like the "Deploy to Azure" button.
+1. To use an existing Log Analytics workspace, follow the [setup steps here](../docs/REUSE_LOGANALYTICS.md) before running `azd up`.
+1. To use an existing Resource Group, follow the [setup steps here](../docs/re-use-resourcegroup.md) before running `azd up`.
 1. Run `azd up` - This will provision Azure resources and deploy the accelerator to those resources.
 
     * **Important**: Beware that the resources created by this command will incur immediate costs, primarily from the AI Search resource. These resources may accrue costs even if you interrupt the command before it is fully executed. You can run `azd down` or delete the resources manually to avoid unnecessary spending.

docs/re-use-resourcegroup.md

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+# Reusing an Existing Resource Group
+
+To use an existing Azure Resource Group for your deployment, follow these steps:
+
+---
+
+### 1. Identify the Resource Group
+
+- Visit the [Azure Portal](https://portal.azure.com) and choose the Resource Group you want to reuse.
+
+### 2. Set the Resource Group in your Environment
+
+Before running `azd up`, set the resource group name:
+
+```bash
+azd env set AZURE_RESOURCE_GROUP <rg-name>
+```
+Replace `<rg-name>` with the name of your chosen Resource Group.
+
+### 3. [Optional] Set the Resource Group Location
+
+If you want to specify the location, run:
+
+```bash
+azd env set AZURE_LOCATION <location>
+```
+Replace `<location>` with the desired Azure region.
+
+---
+
+### 4. Continue Deployment
+
+Proceed with the next steps in the [Chat with your data local deployment guide](../docs/LOCAL_DEPLOYMENT.md).

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+# Reusing an Existing Log Analytics Workspace
+To configure your environment to use an existing Log Analytics Workspace, follow these steps:
+---
+### 1. Go to Azure Portal
+Go to https://portal.azure.com
+
+### 2. Search for Log Analytics
+In the search bar at the top, type "Log Analytics workspaces" and click on it and click on the workspace you want to use.
+
+![alt text](../docs/images/LAWorkspaceList.png)
+
+### 3. Copy Workspace id
+In the Overview pane, Click on JSON View
+
+![alt text](../docs/images/Copy-ws-ID1.png)
+
+Copy Resource ID that is your Workspace ID
+
+![alt text](../docs/images/Copy-Ws-ID2.png)
+
+### 4. Set the Workspace ID in Your Environment
+Run the following command in your terminal
+```bash
+azd env set AZURE_ENV_LOG_ANALYTICS_WORKSPACE_ID '<Existing Log Analytics Workspace Id>'
+```
+Replace `<Existing Log Analytics Workspace Id>` with the value   obtained from Step 3.
+
+### 5. Continue Deployment
+Proceed with the next steps in the [Chat with your data local deployment guide](../docs/LOCAL_DEPLOYMENT.md).