Configure Azure Blob Storage
Learn how to configure Configure Azure Blob Storage, including tiers and object replication.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of Azure Blob Storage.
- Create and configure Azure Blob Storage accounts.
- Manage containers and blobs within Azure Blob Storage.
- Optimize blob storage performance and scalability.
- Implement lifecycle management policies to automate data movement and deletion.
- Determine the best pricing plans for your Azure Blob Storage.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, such as virtualization, scalability, and pay-as-you-go pricing models, can provide a foundation for understanding how Azure Blob Storage fits into the broader cloud ecosystem.
- Knowledge of Azure fundamentals. Having a basic understanding of Microsoft Azure services and concepts, such as Azure Resource Manager, Azure Storage Accounts, and Azure Virtual Networks, can help you navigate and configure blob storage effectively.
- Familiarity with storage concepts. Understanding fundamental storage concepts like file systems, directories, files, and data replication can be beneficial when working with blob storage.
- Experience with Azure portal or Azure CLI. Familiarity with the Azure portal (web-based management interface) or Azure CLI (command-line interface) can help you navigate and configure blob storage resources efficiently.
- Basic programming or scripting skills. While not always required, having some knowledge of programming or scripting languages like Azure PowerShell can be advantageous when automating blob storage configuration tasks.