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How much Storage are you using in each Azure Region?

Mar 06 2023
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Azure Storage Consumed per Region

If you’re using Azure, you likely already know that it offers a wide range of storage options that can be used for various purposes. However, with so many storage options and regions available, it can be challenging to keep track of your usage in each Azure region. In this article, we’ll explore how to track your storage usage in each Azure region, and optimize your storage usage using Azure’s built-in monitoring and analytics tools, and Cloud Storage Manager.

Azure Storage is available in several regions around the world, and the amount of storage consumed by users varies depending on their location. The consumption of Azure Storage per region is important because it can affect the performance of Azure services in that region. The more storage consumed in a region, the more data is being processed, which can impact the performance of the Azure services in that region.

The consumption of Azure Storage per region is also important because it can affect the cost of Azure services. The cost of Azure services depends on the usage of resources, and the consumption of Azure Storage is one of the major resources used in Azure services. The more storage consumed in a region, the more expensive it can be to use Azure services in that region.

Factors that affect Azure Storage consumption per region

There are several factors that can affect the consumption of Azure Storage per region. These include:

Data type and size

The type and size of data being stored in Azure Storage can affect the consumption of storage per region. Different types of data have different storage requirements, and the larger the size of data, the more storage it requires.

Replication

Azure Storage provides different types of replication options such as locally-redundant storage (LRS), geo-redundant storage (GRS), and zone-redundant storage (ZRS). The type of replication chosen can affect the consumption of storage per region.

Access frequency

The frequency at which data is accessed can also affect the consumption of storage per region. Data that is frequently accessed requires more storage space than data that is rarely accessed.

Backup and restore

The frequency at which backups and restores are performed can also affect the consumption of storage per region. Backups and restores require additional storage space, which can impact the consumption of storage per region.

Importance of Azure Storage consumed per region

The consumption of Azure Storage per Azure region is important because it can affect the performance and cost of Azure services. By monitoring the consumption of Azure Storage per region, users can optimize their usage of Azure services and reduce their costs. They can also ensure that their data is stored in the most optimal region for their needs, which can improve the performance of their Azure services.

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Tracking Storage Usage in Each Azure Region:

Azure Storage Consumption Overview Tab

Open your Cloud Storage Manager console. 

From the Overview TAB you can quickly see how much storage you are using in each Azure Subscription. See how many containers you have, and even the number of Blobs. Plus how many Virtual Machines as well, and the amount of data storage they are consuming.

Cloud Storage Manager Overview

Azure Storage Consumption Reports Tab

Go to the Reports Tab in the Cloud Storage Manager console. 

The many Azure storage reports available within Cloud Storage Manager are listed here

 

Cloud Storage Manager Reports

Azure Storage Consumption Reports

Right click the report called All Subscriptions by size per region and choose Run Report.

All Subscriptions Listed by Size Report

Azure Storage Consumption per Region Report

Cloud Storage Manager will now show you how much Azure Storage you are consuming per region.

All Subs by Size and Region Report

Azure Storage Consumed per Region

If you want to manipulate the data further, click the Export to CSV button and chose a location to save the file.

From the file you can open the data in Microsoft Excel for further analysis

All Subs by Size and Region Excel
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Storage Options in Azure

Azure offers several storage options that can be used for various use cases, including Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, and Table Storage. Here’s a brief overview of each storage option:

Azure Blob Storage:

Blob storage is designed for storing large unstructured data like documents, images, and videos.

Azure File Storage:

File storage provides fully managed file shares in the cloud that can be accessed using standard SMB protocols.

Azure Queue Storage:

Queue storage is a message queuing service that enables reliable messaging between services.

Azure Table Storage:

Table storage is a NoSQL key-value store that can be used for structured data like customer profiles, device information, and other metadata.

Azure Storage Used per Region

In conclusion, Azure offers a wide range of storage options that can be used for a variety of use cases. To track your storage usage in each Azure region, use Azure’s built-in monitoring and analytics tools, and set up alerts to notify you when your usage reaches certain thresholds. By following these best practices, and using Cloud Storage Manager you can ensure that you’re using Azure’s storage options efficiently and effectively.

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Azure Storage Used FAQs

FAQAnswer
How do I check storage utilization in Azure?
To check your storage utilization in Azure, use Cloud Storage Manager to analyse and provide insights in to your Azure Storage consumption. Easily understand where your Azure Storage costs are increasing and follow best practices to reduce your Azure costs.
How does Azure calculate storage size?
Azure calculates storage size based on the size of the data being stored, as well as any additional overhead required by the storage option being used. For example, Blob storage requires additional overhead for metadata, which can increase storage size.
How is Azure region calculated?
Azure region is calculated based on the location of the data centers where your resources are deployed. When you create a resource in Azure, you choose a region that corresponds to a specific data center.
Is Azure storage account region specific?
Yes, Azure storage accounts are region-specific. When you create a storage account, you choose a specific region to host your data in.
How do I check my storage allocation?
Use Cloud Storage Manager to monitor how much storage you are actually using. 
How do I check my storage capacity?
Get Cloud Storage Manager to scan your complete Azure Tenancy, to see a detailed analysis of your Azure Storage consumption.
How does Azure measure consumption?
Azure measures consumption based on the amount of data being stored or processed, as well as any additional services or features being used. Consumption is typically measured in terms of storage size, data transfer, or compute usage.
What is the maximum amount of Azure storage space?
The maximum amount of Azure storage space varies depending on the type of storage being used and the pricing tier selected. For example, Blob storage has a maximum capacity of 5 PB, while File storage has a maximum capacity of 100 TiB.
What is the storage capacity of Azure?
The storage capacity of Azure is virtually unlimited, as Azure can scale to meet the needs of even the largest workloads. However, the amount of storage available to a specific user or resource is limited by the pricing tier selected and any associated usage limits.

 

by Mark