But this was a huge issue if you had a large amount of Data well now we have 100 TB Azure Data Box
So what is Azure Data Box
This service is in Preview but, Azure Data Box service lets you move hundreds of terabytes of data into Azure with high speed using secure transfer appliances. We accelerate the movement of your data by shipping you a proprietary, secure, and tamper-resistant transfer appliance and handling the end-to-end logistics. Learn more
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The box plugs right into the data centre network and supports standard protocol like SMB and CIFS. Data on the box itself is secured with with a 256 bit AWS encryption
Signing up for the preview
You can sign up for the preview via the Azure Portal http://aka.ms/azuredatabox and UK data centres are available, simply select the data which is being moved, the country where this located the target data centre the type of services and time frames for when the data move is required.
Interested in learning more about Azure Data Box preview
Learn about the new Azure Data Box Preview , and how it is helping Oceaneering International bring data from the depths of the ocean into Azure in a fraction of the original time.
Learn more about Azure Data Box
Please visit http://azure.com/databox
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