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Azure Storage

Vikas Chandra Sharma, Swarrnim School of Computing & IT, Swarrnim Startup and
Innovation University

1. Storage Basics

Cloud storage in Azure is a service that allows you to store data by transferring it over the
Internet or another network to an off-site storage system managed by a third party. Azure
provides several types of storage solutions designed to meet different needs in terms of
accessibility, security, and performance.

2. Storage Types

# Azure Storage Offerings


- Blob Storage: For storing large amounts of unstructured data, such as text or binary data.
- File Storage: Offers shared storage for legacy applications using standard SMB protocol.
- Queue Storage: Provides a messaging queue for reliable messaging between application
components.
- Table Storage: Stores structured datasets. Ideal for storing and querying large sets of
structured, non-relational data.
- Disk Storage: Provides disks for Azure Virtual Machines, offering high-performance,
durable block storage.

# Understanding Azure Regions


Azure regions are global datacenters where Azure resources are hosted. Choosing the right
region is crucial for optimizing performance and compliance, considering factors like latency,
availability, and legal requirements.

3. Using Storage Accounts

A storage account provides a unique namespace in Azure for your storage data, accessible
from anywhere in the world over HTTP or HTTPS. Data in your storage account is durable
and highly available, secure, and massively scalable.

# Enabling Larger and Faster Storage


- Premium Storage: Designed for high-performance, low-latency applications, premium
storage offers faster and larger disk options.
- Resizing Azure Disks: You can resize disks associated with your VMs as your application
needs change.

# Monitoring Azure Storage Accounts


Azure provides tools for monitoring the performance and health of your storage accounts,
including:
- Azure Monitor: Collects and analyzes telemetry data from Azure resources.
- Storage Analytics: Provides detailed logs and metrics for diagnosing issues with your
applications.

4. Best Practices for Azure Storage


- Security: Implement secure access policies, use Azure Role-Based Access Control (RBAC),
and encrypt data at rest and in transit.
- Performance: Select the appropriate storage type and performance tier based on your
application needs.
- Scalability: Leverage Azure's scalable infrastructure to adjust your storage capacity and
performance as needed.
- Cost Management: Monitor your usage and choose the right pricing tier to optimize costs.

5. Azure VM Storage Types

Azure offers various types of storage for Virtual Machines (VMs), including:
- Azure Managed Disks: Simplify disk management by handling storage behind the scenes.
- Premium SSDs, Standard SSDs, and Standard HDDs: Offer a range of performance and
pricing options.

6. Azure Files

Azure Files enables cloud file sharing, providing fully managed file shares in the cloud
accessible via the SMB protocol. Ideal for lifting and shifting legacy applications to the cloud
without modifying them.

7. Managing Azure Storage

# Tools and Techniques


- Azure Portal: Provides a user-friendly interface for managing storage resources.
- Azure Storage Explorer: A standalone app for managing storage accounts, blobs, files,
queues, and tables.
- Azure CLI and PowerShell: For script-based management and automation of storage
resources.

# Practical Examples and Case Studies

Example 1: Hosting a Website with Azure Blob Storage


- Objective: Use Azure Blob Storage to host static website content, such as HTML, CSS, and
JavaScript files.
- Steps: Create a Blob Storage account, enable the static website feature, upload content, and
configure custom domain names if needed.

Example 2: Implementing a File Share with Azure Files


- Objective: Create a cloud-based file share accessible from anywhere for a small team.
- Approach: Set up an Azure File share, configure access, and map the file share on team
members' computers for easy access.

Case Study: Migrating Enterprise Storage to Azure


- Situation: A large enterprise needs to migrate its on-premises storage to the cloud to
improve scalability and reduce costs.
- Solution: Implement a combination of Azure Blob Storage for unstructured data and Azure
Files for file shares, ensuring data is migrated securely and efficiently with minimal
downtime.
Figures, Diagrams, and Pictures

Including diagrams of Azure storage architecture, flowcharts for data migration processes,
screenshots of the Azure portal showing storage account configuration, and performance
monitoring graphs can greatly enhance understanding.

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