AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Storage Performance Tiers

The video tutorial discusses different types of data storage solutions offered by Microsoft Azure, focusing on hot, cool, and archive tiers. Each tier is optimized for specific data access patterns and cost-effectiveness. The hot tier is suitable for frequently accessed data requiring high performance, while the cool tier is for infrequently accessed data stored for at least 30 days. The archive tier is the most cost-effective for long-term storage, with data retrieval taking several hours. The tutorial emphasizes selecting the right tier based on data usage patterns to optimize costs.

What is the primary reason for having different data tiers in Azure?

• To make data retrieval more difficult

• To ensure all data is stored in the same manner

• To optimize performance and cost based on data usage

• To increase the complexity of data management

Which tier is most suitable for data that requires frequent access and high performance?

• None of the above

• Hot Tier

• Archive Tier

• Cool Tier

What is a characteristic of the hot tier in Azure storage?

• It has the highest retrieval latency

• It is the default tier for new storage accounts

• It is optimized for infrequent data access

• It is the least cost-effective for storage

For how long must data be stored in the cool tier at a minimum?

• 7 days

• 30 days

• 90 days

• 180 days

Which tier is the most cost-effective for long-term data storage but has higher retrieval costs?

• Archive Tier

• Cool Tier

• Hot Tier

• None of the above