What's an example of data disk that has HDD storage only

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Hi Alison Li,

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An example of a data disk that uses HDD storage only is the Standard HDD disk option. Standard HDD disks provide a cost-effective storage solution with lower performance compared to SSD options and are ideal for workloads that don't require high IOPS or low latency. They are typically used for applications that are not I/O intensive, such as file servers or applications with infrequent access to the disk. 

When choosing storage for your virtual machines in Azure, consider the following: 

1.Use Premium Storage (SSDs) for high IOPS and low latency. 

2.You can attach multiple disks for up to 256 TB of storage and 80,000 IOPS per VM. 

3.Managed disks simplify VHD management while ensuring durability and availability. 

4.Migrate to Premium Storage for high IOPS; standard storage can reduce costs for less demanding applications. 

By carefully selecting the appropriate storage type, you can optimize your virtual machine’s performance and manage costs effectively 

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