🔒 Azure Availability Sets vs. Availability Zones: Which Should You Use?

Are you deploying virtual machines or other Azure resources and wondering whether to use Availability Sets or Availability Zones? In this video, we break down the key differences between these two high-availability options, explain how they work under the hood, and guide you in choosing the right one for your deployment.

We cover fault domains, update domains, and how Azure’s regional infrastructure supports resilience through distributed data centers. You’ll also learn the pros and cons of each method, SLA comparisons, and why starting with the right availability strategy is critical to long-term success. Whether you're preparing for the AZ-900 or planning a production deployment, this video will give you the clarity and confidence you need.

00:00 - Start
00:55 - Azure Region
01:11 - Fault Domain
01:41 - Update Domain
01:59 - Available Set
03:17 - Create an Availability Set
04:14 - Use an Availability Set with a VM
04:30 - Availability Zones
05:36 - Zone-Redundant Deployment
05:55 - Zonal Deployment
06:56 - High Availability Best Practices

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