Design Data Platform

Question 1

What are the non-relational storage types in Azure ?

Answer 1

Azure Files - replace onprem file shares - SMB and NFS access
Blob storage - Highly scalable file storage for multimedia or images
Queues - messaging or intergration service for loosly coupled applications
Managed Disks - azure manged blocked level storage volumes by virtual machines.

Question 2

What are the factors when selecting storage ?

Answer 2

Account Kind
Performance tier
replication level
access tier

Question 3

What is the technology that allow to move data between tiers ?

Answer 3

Lifecycle management policies