Introduction

  • 2 minutes

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.