Azure Managed Disks
Azure Managed Disks is a cloud storage service that provides managed block-level storage volumes for Azure Virtual Machines (VMs). It handles storage account management, scaling, and redundancy automatically, simplifying disk provisioning and management. It supports various disk types (e.g., Premium SSD, Standard HDD) and features like snapshots, encryption, and integration with Azure Backup.
Developers should use Azure Managed Disks when deploying VMs in Azure to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure storage without manual overhead. It's ideal for production workloads, databases, and applications requiring high performance or compliance, as it offers built-in redundancy, encryption, and easy backup integration. Use it to simplify operations and reduce management complexity compared to unmanaged disks.