Introduction
Azure Blob Storage is a service for storing large amounts of unstructured object data. Unstructured data is data that doesn't adhere to a particular data model or definition, such as text or binary data.
In this module, your media company has an extensive library of video clips that are accessed thousands of times a day. The company relies on you to configure Blob Storage for the video data. You plan to use access tiers to reduce cost and improve performance. You're developing a lifecycle management strategy for the older videos. Your plan also includes configuring object replication for failover.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- 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.
Skills measured
The content in the module helps you prepare for Exam AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator.
Prerequisites
Here are some common prerequisites that can be beneficial for understanding and successfully completing this module.
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 PowerShell or Python can be advantageous when automating blob storage configuration tasks.