Chapter 6: Understanding and Managing Storage
In this chapter, we will explore the different types of storage accounts available to Azure, the different access tiers, disk storage, and the varying redundancy options. We will create a storage account, set up file shares and blob storage, and use Azure Storage Explorer to manage storage accounts. We will also explore how to import and export data from Azure. By the end of the chapter, you will have the skills required to implement and configure storage in Azure, as well as be able to identify the appropriate management tool needed.
In this chapter, we are going to cover the following main topics:
- Understanding Azure storage accounts
- Creating and configuring storage accounts
- Using Azure Import/Export
- Installing and using Azure Storage Explorer
- Configuring Azure Files and Azure Blob storage
