Azure Storage implements four services: Blob storage, Table storage, Queue storage, and File storage.
Blob storage stores unstructured object data, which can be text or binary data.
Structured datasets are stored in Table storage. Table storage is a NoSQL key attribute data store, enabling rapid development and fast access to data.
In addition to providing reliable messaging for workflow processing, Queue storage makes communication between segments of cloud services available.
Using the standard SMB protocol, File storage offers shared storage for legacy applications. Azure virtual machines and cloud services can share file data over application components using mounted shares. Utilizing the file service REST API, on-premises applications can obtain file data:
- For creating a Storage account, first search for Storage in the gallery and select Storage account: