The Lasv3 and Lsv3 VM series provide faster processors, increased networking, and higher remote disk performance compared to previous-generation optimized storage VMs. More specifically: In addition, high-performance, low-latency storage, and direct local non-volatile memory storage (NVMe) mapping are features of the new Lasv3 and Lsv3 VMs. Additionally, VMs are available in capacities ranging from 8 to 80 vCPUs – and there is 8 GiB of memory per vCPU and one NVMe SSD 1.92 TB per 8 vCPUs, with the widest range of VMs offering up to 19.2 TB (10×1. 92 TB). Zach Christopherson, Staff Performance Engineer, Databricks, said in a Microsoft Tech Community blog post about the new VM series:
At Databricks, we evaluated VM Lsv3 and Lasv3 Azure for the lakehouse using a comprehensive set of benchmarks that reflect common and critical patterns in the actual workload of analytics. V3 L Series NVMe devices and faster CPU options allow Databricks Photon, the native vector search engine, to offer top price / performance for the most demanding data storage workloads.
Currently Lsv3 VMs are available in more than 20 regions. Lasv3 Virtual Machines are initially available in Central America, the Eastern United States, South Central America and Western Europe, with more to come. Finally, VM pricing details are available on the pricing pages for Windows and Linux.
