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What are types of disk in Azure?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:06 pm

There are three types of disks in Azure: General purpose disks, premium storage disks, and storage account disks.

General purpose disks are the cheapest option, and are intended for general purpose workloads such as database, web, and application servers. They have a moderate performance and are suitable for smaller deployments.

Premium storage disks are the most expensive option, and are intended for more demanding workloads such as high-performance database and analytics solutions. They have high performance and are suited for larger deployments.

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Storage account disks are a hybrid option that combines the features of both general purpose and premium storage disks. They have the performance of premium storage disks, but the pricing of general purpose disks.

Conclusion

Azure provides a variety of options for disks, each with its own benefits and limitations. General purpose disks are affordable and suitable for smaller deployments, while premium storage disks offer high performance for larger deployments.

Storage account disks combine the best features of both types of disks, giving you the best of both worlds.

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