In preview – Azure Standard SSDs in preview

Azure Standard SSDs, now in preview, provide a low-cost managed disk solution optimized for test and entry-level production workloads requiring consistent latency.

Standard SSDs can: 

• Deliver lower latency compared to Standard HDDs. 
• Be used for big-data workloads that require high throughput. 
• Improve reliability and scalability for your applications. 
• Offer the same industry-leading durability and availability you expect from Azure Disk Storage. 
• Be upgraded to Premium SSDs for more demanding and latency-sensitive workloads.

Try Standard SSDs now.

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Source: Azure Roadmap