Azure Elastic SAN
Azure Elastic SAN is a cloud-native Storage Area Network solution provided by Microsoft Azure. It delivers an end-to-end experience similar to on-premises SAN setups while simplifying the management of storage resources for DevOps teams. This service falls under the broader storage category within the Azure ecosystem, offering a streamlined approach to handling block storage needs in the cloud without requiring complex infrastructure provisioning.
You should choose this service when you need a managed SAN-like environment that simplifies storage resource administration. Be aware that there is no free tier available for this service, meaning you will incur costs from the start. The pricing model is strictly pay-as-you-go, so you will be billed based on actual usage without any upfront commitments or introductory credits to offset initial expenses.