Configuring virtual networks for an Azure storage account using PowerShell

In this recipe, we'll learn to limit access of an Azure storage account to a particular virtual network using PowerShell.

Getting ready

Before you start, perform the following steps:

1. Make sure you have an existing Azure storage account. If not, create one by following the Provisioning an Azure storage account using PowerShell recipe.
2. Log in to your Azure subscription in PowerShell. To log in, run the Connect-AzAccount command in a new PowerShell window and follow the instructions.

How to do it…

The steps for this recipe are as follows:

1. Execute the following command to disable all networks for an Azure storage account:

   $resourcegroup = "packtADE"
   $location="eastus"
   Update-AzStorageAccountNetworkRuleSet -ResourceGroupName $resourcegroup -Name packtadestorage -DefaultAction Deny

2. Execute the following command to create a new virtual network ...