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Configure Disks

Set up your VM's storage options to balance performance and cost. Azure offers multiple disk types suited for different workloads.

Step 1: Choose Disk Type​

Select a disk type based on your performance needs:

  • Standard HDD: Economical option for light workloads
  • Standard SSD: Good balance between cost and performance
  • Premium SSD: High-performance workloads with low latency

Recommendation: For most users, Standard SSD offers a great balance.

Disk Configuration Example​

Shown below is the reference of configuration corresponding to the steps mentioned above

Configure Disks

Configure Networking

Set up networking to ensure secure access and connectivity for your Sparrow Community Edition VM.

Step 1: Select Virtual Network & Subnet​

  • Choose an existing Virtual Network (VNet) or create a new one
  • Select or create a Subnet within the VNet

Tip: Keep the VM and other related resources in the same VNet for better performance and manageability.

Step 2: Configure Public IP & Access Rules​

  • Enable Public IP to access the VM over the internet
  • Allow SSH (Port 22) for remote login

Security Tip: Consider using IP whitelisting or Azure Bastion for added protection.

Networking Configuration Example​

Shown below is the reference of configuration corresponding to the steps mentioned above

Configure Networking