Articles → MICROSOFT AZURE → Disk Drives in Microsoft AzureDisk Drives in Microsoft AzureIn this article, we will discuss disk drives in Microsoft Azure. But before we move forward, let us discuss some of the important concepts.Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Vs. Solid State Drive (SSD) HDD is the traditional storage disk drive that uses a mechanical platter for moving read and write head in order to access data.SSD is the new type of storage device that uses flash memory to access the data faster.Data Tier Data tier means, storing the data on different tiers based on its accessibility. There are three different types of access tiers 1. Hot tier - Data which is frequently accessed. 2. Cold tier - Data which is less frequently accessed and stored for at least 30 days. 3. Archive tier - Data which is rarely accessed and stored for at least 180 days.Different storage type In Azure, there are different storage types 1. Standard HDD 2. Standard SSD 3. Premium SSDPremium SSD is the most expensive storage. Here is the table with different parameters.Click to EnlargePosted By - Karan Gupta Posted On - Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Query/Feedback Your Email Id Subject Query/Feedback Characters remaining 250
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