Hello Azure Community,
Migrating workloads to the cloud requires a balance between performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Azure has taken another step forward by introducing support for Premium SSD v2 disks in Azure Migrate, making it easier for businesses to move high-performance applications while benefiting from the latest storage advancements.
What’s New?
Azure Migrate now recognizes Premium SSD v2 disks as a migration target, allowing organizations to transition their workloads to disks that offer:
- High IOPS and Throughput – Ideal for applications that require intense read/write operations, such as large databases, analytics, and enterprise workloads.
- Ultra-Low Latency – Helps mission-critical applications run smoothly by reducing delays in data access.
- Customizable Performance – Users can fine-tune disk size, IOPS, and throughput independently, ensuring that workloads are optimized without over-provisioning resources.
- Cost Efficiency – With flexible pricing models, Premium SSD v2 disks provide competitive storage solutions while maximizing performance.
Why This Matters for Migrations?
When performing an Azure Migrate assessment, users will now receive recommendations for Premium SSD v2 disks in regions where they are available. This ensures that workloads being migrated take full advantage of the best available disk technology.
Key Considerations Before Migrating
- Target Workloads – These disks are particularly beneficial for SQL Server, Oracle, SAP, and other high-performance applications, as well as big data and gaming workloads that require sustained high throughput.
- Availability – Currently, Premium SSD v2 is available in select regions, so organizations should verify availability before migration.
- OS Disk Compatibility – At this time, Premium SSD v2 disks cannot be used as operating system disks. They are optimized for data disks to deliver superior performance where it matters most.
The Bottom Line
With the introduction of Premium SSD v2 support in Azure Migrate, organizations gain greater flexibility, more control over performance configurations, and cost-optimized storage solutions for their cloud transitions. If you’re planning a migration or looking to optimize your workloads, this is the perfect time to explore how these new capabilities can benefit your infrastructure.
Stay ahead of the curve and make the most of Azure’s evolving storage solutions! 🚀