Microsoft Azure · Compute

Azure Container Storage

Azure Container Storage handles persistent volumes for Kubernetes clusters directly within Azure, managing the underlying infrastructure so you don’t have to provision separate disks. It supports standard, premium, and ephemeral storage options, integrating tightly with AKS to simplify stateful workloads without requiring complex manual configuration or external storage dependencies.

This setup suits teams already invested in Azure Kubernetes Service who want native integration for their containerized apps. The main friction point is the lack of a free tier, meaning every deployment incurs immediate pay-as-you-go costs. You need to budget carefully from day one, as there’s no zero-cost entry point to test or run small-scale workloads.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 12 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A