https://www.m365.fm/entity/iops/IOPS (input/output operations per second) measures how many read or write requests a storage system can handle each second.enhttps://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/unlocking-maximum-performance-why-your-fabric-data-lake-needs-nvme-storage/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/unlocking-maximum-performance-why-your-fabric-data-lake-needs-nvme-storage/Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:07:17 -0000articleWhen running large-scale data workflows, few things are more frustrating than enduring unpredictable response times and sluggish query performance. If your fabric d…https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/choosing-the-right-azure-disk-type-standard-vs-premium-vs-ultra/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/choosing-the-right-azure-disk-type-standard-vs-premium-vs-ultra/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:21:29 -0000articleWelcome back to the blog! If you have ever stared at the Azure portal trying to provision a virtual machine, you know there is a dizzying array of configuration cho…https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/choosing-the-right-azure-managed-disk-ultra-premium-or-standard/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/choosing-the-right-azure-managed-disk-ultra-premium-or-standard/Thu, 27 Aug 2026 06:19:53 -0000articleWelcome back, cloud architects and administrators! Navigating the various Azure Managed Disk options can often feel overwhelming when you are trying to balance high…https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/azure-elastic-san-vs-managed-disks-vs-blob-storage-choosing-the-right-tool/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/azure-elastic-san-vs-managed-disks-vs-blob-storage-choosing-the-right-tool/Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:55:12 -0000articleWelcome back to the blog, where we expand on the conversations we have on the air. Navigating Azure's robust storage ecosystem can be daunting when deciding where t…https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/iops-vs-throughput-choosing-the-right-performance-metrics-for-your-database/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/iops-vs-throughput-choosing-the-right-performance-metrics-for-your-database/Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:12:56 -0000articleWhen architects and database administrators set out to design a high-performing infrastructure for heavy workloads like SQL Server, they are often met with a barrag…https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/azure-elastic-san-simply-explained/https://www.m365.fm/show/episodes/azure-elastic-san-simply-explained/Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0000episodeAs Azure environments grow, per-VM managed disks lead to paying for idle performance while busy workloads hit limits. This episode helps cloud architects and database teams understand Azure Elastic SAN, its building blocks and shared performance model, and…https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/azure-postgresql--flexible-server-how-defaults-quietly-waste-thousands-and-how-to-fix-them/https://www.m365.fm/community/u/mirko-p/blog/azure-postgresql--flexible-server-how-defaults-quietly-waste-thousands-and-how-to-fix-them/Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:17:24 -0000articleAzure PostgreSQL defaults can inflate your cloud bill. See how to spot hidden costs, optimize settings, and save thousands on Flexible Server today.