Azure Disk Storage vs Azure Blob Storage
Developers should use Azure Disk Storage when deploying applications on Azure VMs that require reliable, scalable storage for operating systems, databases, or file systems meets developers should use azure blob storage when building cloud-native applications that require scalable storage for unstructured data, such as media files, logs, or backups, especially within the azure ecosystem. Here's our take.
Azure Disk Storage
Developers should use Azure Disk Storage when deploying applications on Azure VMs that require reliable, scalable storage for operating systems, databases, or file systems
Azure Disk Storage
Nice PickDevelopers should use Azure Disk Storage when deploying applications on Azure VMs that require reliable, scalable storage for operating systems, databases, or file systems
Pros
- +It is essential for scenarios like running SQL Server, SAP HANA, or other I/O-intensive workloads in the cloud, as it offers performance SLAs and integration with Azure Backup for disaster recovery
- +Related to: azure-virtual-machines, azure-storage-accounts
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Azure Blob Storage
Developers should use Azure Blob Storage when building cloud-native applications that require scalable storage for unstructured data, such as media files, logs, or backups, especially within the Azure ecosystem
Pros
- +It is ideal for scenarios like serving static website content, storing data for big data analytics with Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, or implementing disaster recovery solutions due to its geo-replication features
- +Related to: azure-data-lake-storage, azure-functions
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Azure Disk Storage if: You want it is essential for scenarios like running sql server, sap hana, or other i/o-intensive workloads in the cloud, as it offers performance slas and integration with azure backup for disaster recovery and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Azure Blob Storage if: You prioritize it is ideal for scenarios like serving static website content, storing data for big data analytics with azure data lake storage gen2, or implementing disaster recovery solutions due to its geo-replication features over what Azure Disk Storage offers.
Developers should use Azure Disk Storage when deploying applications on Azure VMs that require reliable, scalable storage for operating systems, databases, or file systems
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