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Which Azure region should I use?

Last updated on December 16, 2022 @ 1:42 pm

Azure regions are important because they can impact the performance and availability of your applications. In this article, we’ll walk you through the different Azure regions and suggest which one to use for your needs.

1. North America
North America is the most popular Azure region, and it offers the best performance and availability. The region is comprised of the following countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico.

2. South America
South America is the second most popular Azure region, and it offers the best performance and availability in Central America and the Caribbean. The region is comprised of the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela.

PRO TIP: When selecting an Azure region, consider the location of your users, the compliance and regulatory requirements of your workloads, the latency requirements of your application, and the pricing for the services you plan to use. Also, be aware that some Azure regions are physically located in multiple countries.

3. Europe
Europe is the third most popular Azure region, and it offers the best performance and availability in the UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Ireland.

4. Australia
Australia is the fourth most popular Azure region, and it offers the best performance and availability in New Zealand. The region is comprised of the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea.

5. Asia
Asia is the fifth most popular Azure region, and it offers the best performance and availability in South Korea, Japan, and China. The region is comprised of the following countries: China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.

6. Central Asia
Central Asia is the sixth most popular Azure region, and it offers the best performance and availability in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The region is comprised of the following countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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