Merge pull request #229568 from brsteph/patch-2

Correcting Regional Requirements for DCE

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/azure-monitor/logs/tutorial-logs-ingestion-portal.md

@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ Start by registering an Azure Active Directory application to authenticate again
     :::image type="content" source="media/tutorial-logs-ingestion-portal/new-app-secret-value.png" lightbox="media/tutorial-logs-ingestion-portal/new-app-secret-value.png" alt-text="Screenshot that shows the secret value for the new app.":::
 
 ## Create a data collection endpoint
-A [data collection endpoint](../essentials/data-collection-endpoint-overview.md) is required to accept the data from the script. After you configure the DCE and link it to a DCR, you can send data over HTTP from your application. The DCE must be located in the same region as the Log Analytics workspace where the data will be sent.
+A [data collection endpoint](../essentials/data-collection-endpoint-overview.md) is required to accept the data from the script. After you configure the DCE and link it to a DCR, you can send data over HTTP from your application. The DCE must be located in the same region as the VM being associated, but it does not need to be in the same region as the Log Analytics workspace where the data will be sent or the data collection rule being used.
 
 1. To create a new DCE, go to the **Monitor** menu in the Azure portal. Select **Data Collection Endpoints** and then select **Create**.