Module 04: Storage

Master Azure storage solutions for data management
๐ŸŸก Intermediate โฑ 90 Minutes ๐Ÿ“˜ AZ-104 ยท Module 04
Why This Matters

Storage is a critical component of any Azure solution. This module covers how to design and manage data in Azure using storage accounts, blobs, files, queues, and tables. You'll learn to secure storage, manage access, implement lifecycle policies, and optimize costs for different data workloads.

Module Overview

Module 04 teaches you how to work with Azure Storage services for reliable, scalable, and secure data storage. You'll learn about storage accounts, blob storage for unstructured data, Azure Files for shared file access, queues for message passing, and tables for NoSQL storage.

These skills are essential for managing data in any Azure deployment, from backups to application data to analytics.

Concepts

Concept documents for Azure Storage are currently in development. In the meantime, explore the practical labs below to learn storage best practices through hands-on experience.

Hands-On Labs

Build your storage skills with practical labs that let you work with Azure Storage services in real scenarios.

Lab 01 - Storage Accounts

Create and configure storage accounts, manage access keys, and implement storage security best practices.

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Lab 02 - Blob Security & Lifecycle

Work with blob storage, implement security policies, and manage data lifecycle to optimize costs.

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Lab 03 - Azure Files & File Sync

Deploy Azure Files for shared access and implement file sync for hybrid scenarios.

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Recommended Learning Path

  1. Start here: Understand storage account types and capabilities
  2. Then: Learn about blob storage and data management
  3. Next: Explore Azure Files for shared access scenarios
  4. Security: Implement access control and encryption
  5. Optimization: Learn lifecycle management and cost optimization
  6. Practice: Complete all three labs to gain hands-on experience