A Deep Dive into Azure VM Image Storage and Performance

Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) offer an extensive range of services that assist users quickly deploy, manage, and scale computing resources in the cloud. One of many critical elements of VM management is the underlying VM image, which is essentially a template that incorporates the operating system, configurations, and applications essential to create a virtual machine. In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into Azure VM image storage and performance, focusing on key points such as image types, storage strategies, and performance optimization techniques.Understanding Azure VM ImagesIn the context of Azure, a VM image is an immutable copy of a…