A Guide to Azure LLM Deployment Types
usamawahabkhan · x · 2026-07-19
Azure AI's LLM deployment types are categorized into 6 main types:
- Global: Focuses on flexibility and scaling.
- Data Zone: Geared towards compliance and data residency.
- Regional: Meets stricter residency requirements, suitable for low-traffic scenarios.
- Provisioned: Offers predictable throughput corresponding to PTUs.
- Batch: Ideal for asynchronous tasks at a lower price point.
- Developer: Used exclusively for evaluation.
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