In the previous two sections, we discussed the possibilities for data transfer when you have either high or low network bandwidth. However, there may still be cases where you need to copy your datasets from time to time. In such situations, you neither need to maintain a dedicated connection to Azure all the time nor want to implement a solution in a do-and-forget manner. In this section, we will cover periodic data transfer scenarios and address possible solutions for that kind of problem.
When considering periodic data transfer, you should consider the following factors:
- How often are you planning to perform copy operations?
- How much data will be moved to Azure each time?
- Is your network bandwidth going to be enough to end the operation before it is triggered once again?
- Can you perform copy operations over the public internet?
- Do you need your data immediately after copying it to the cloud?
Depending on your answer, the solution can be...