Access to Files
- Azure provides a range of access options for users to access files stored in its cloud platform. One of the primary ways users can access files stored in Azure is via the Azure portal. This portal provides an interface for users to view and manage any files stored in Azure. The portal also includes functionality to upload, download, and delete files from the platform.
- Azure also provides a range of client SDKs, allowing users to programmatically access files stored in Azure. These SDKs provide an API that allows developers to interact with the platform, allowing them to access and manipulate files stored in Azure.
- Azure provides access to files stored in its cloud platform via a range of third-party applications. These applications, such as Dropbox and Google Drive, allow users to access files stored in Azure without having to use the Azure portal or any of the client SDKs.
Regional Drives
- Azure Regional Drives are a high-performance, low-latency, and secure storage solution that provides local storage to virtual machines (VMs) running on Azure. Regional Drives are a managed storage service that provides local storage on the same Azure region as the VM.
- It can be used to store applications, data, and operating system files. It is designed to provide VMs with the performance of a local disk without the overhead associated with managing on-premises storage. With Regional Drives, VMs have access to local data within the same Azure region. This eliminates the need for data to be transferred over the public internet or private networks, reducing latency and improving performance.
- Additionally, it allows for secure access to data within the same Azure region, reducing the risk of data leakage. Regional Drives are offered in two sizes, Standard and Premium. The Standard size offers up to 32 TB of capacity with a maximum throughput of 250 MB/s, while the Premium size offers up to 64 TB of capacity and a maximum throughput of 500 MB/s.
Azure Regional Drives are a great solution for applications that require low latency and high performance. They are ideal for applications such as databases, analytics, and machine learning
Drives on a Network (UNC shares)
A UNC (Universal Naming Convention) share is a type of shared folder or drive that allows users to access files and folders stored on a remote server over the network. It is a common way of sharing data in a Windows environment.
In Azure, UNC shares can be created by creating a virtual machine and configuring a file share. The virtual machine will act as the server, and the file share will be hosted on the virtual machine. The UNC share can then be accessed by users on the network by entering the UNC path in the address bar of their file explorer. UNC paths typically begin with \\ followed by the server name, and then the name of the file share.
For example, \\server1\fileshare.
Operating System Functionality on Azure App Service
Pre-requisite: Create an App Service Plan
Azure App Service plans to define a set of compute resources for a web app to run. These computational resources resemble the server farm used in traditional web hosting. App Service plans can be used to host web apps, mobile back ends, and API apps in Azure.
The tier of an App Service Plan is determined by the pricing tier chosen for the plan. The pricing tier determines the features and resources available to the app, such as memory, CPU, storage, and other services. The pricing tiers range from Free to Premium, with each tier offering different levels of resources. The pricing tiers can be found on the pricing page for App Service Plans.
Azure App Service Plans are categorized into Five Tiers:
- Free: This tier is suitable for testing and development purposes. It offers 1 GB of storage and 1 GB of monthly data transfer.
- Shared: This tier is suitable for small-scale applications and provides 1 GB of storage and 10 GB of monthly data transfer.
- Standard: This tier is suitable for large-scale applications. It provides up to 10 GB of storage and 100 GB of monthly data transfer.
- Premium: This tier is suitable for enterprise-level applications and provides up to 10 GB of storage and 200 GB of monthly data transfer.
- Isolated: This tier is suitable for applications that require complete isolation from other customers, and provides up to 10 GB of storage and unlimited data transfer.
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