Unlocking Seamless Migration: Transitioning Azure Storage Account Replication from LRS to ZRS

In the expansive landscape of Azure services, migrating an existing Azure storage account from LRS (Locally Redundant Storage) to ZRS (Zone-Redundant Storage) replication stands as a pivotal choice. Today, Azure offers two distinct pathways for this migration: manual migration and live migration.

Opting for the manual migration necessitates the creation of a new target storage account configured with ZRS. This approach may entail application downtime during the migration process.

Alternatively, the live migration option offers a seamless transition facilitated by Microsoft. With this method, migration occurs without application downtime, and the creation of a new target storage account is unnecessary. Your existing storage account seamlessly transitions from LRS to ZRS replication.

Initiating a live migration for a storage account is a straightforward process involving the opening of an Azure Support ticket. Upon completion of the migration by Microsoft, your existing storage account seamlessly operates with the new ZRS replication option.
For comprehensive insights into the live migration process, including prerequisites and limitations, refer to the Azure documentation.
Explore the documentation here: Azure Storage Account Redundancy Migration