Which Azure storage is recommended for production data files that require maximum throughput?

Ultra Disks are designed specifically for high-performance, low-latency storage required for demanding workloads. They provide the highest throughput and IOPS (input/output operations per second) capabilities among the Azure disk offerings, making them ideal for scenarios where production data files need to be accessed rapidly and efficiently.

Ultra Disks support a vast range of configurations that allow you to scale performance according to the needs of your applications. This includes being able to achieve hundreds of megabytes per second in throughput and up to millions of IOPS. Such capabilities are essential for workloads like large databases, data analytics, and applications that demand consistent high performance, which is crucial in production environments.

In contrast, Standard Disks may be suitable for many workloads but generally offer lower performance compared to Ultra Disks. General Purpose v2 storage is quite versatile and affordable but cannot match the ultra-high performance metrics of Ultra Disks. Blob Storage, while suitable for unstructured data and massive-scale archives, is not optimized for the high IOPS and throughput needed for production data files. Thus, Ultra Disks are the recommended option for scenarios requiring maximum throughput.