Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage

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Definition

Azure's GRS with read access enabled to the secondary region, allowing applications to read from either region. Provides higher availability for read operations during regional outages.

Real-World Example

Azure RA-GRS allows a global website to serve read requests from the secondary region when the primary region experiences an outage, maintaining 99.99% read availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage?

Azure's GRS with read access enabled to the secondary region, allowing applications to read from either region. Provides higher availability for read operations during regional outages.

How is Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage used in cloud computing?

Azure RA-GRS allows a global website to serve read requests from the secondary region when the primary region experiences an outage, maintaining 99.99% read availability.

What are related terms to Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage?

Related concepts include Geo-Redundant Storage, Azure, High Availability. Understanding these connections helps build a comprehensive knowledge of cloud computing concepts.

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