Azure Portal - Storage Management
Welcome to the Azure Portal's storage management section. Here you can find information and guidance on how to manage your Azure Storage resources effectively.
Blob Storage
Learn how to store and access your unstructured data, such as images, videos, and documents, with Blob Storage. Explore features like access tiers, lifecycle management, and access control.
- Object Storage
- Scalable
- Cost-effective
File Storage
Utilize Azure Files for fully managed cloud file shares accessible via SMB and NFS protocols. Ideal for lift-and-shift scenarios and shared application settings.
- Shared File Access
- SMB/NFS Support
- Managed Service
Queue Storage
Implement reliable messaging for decoupling application components. Queue Storage enables asynchronous message processing and communication between distributed services.
- Asynchronous Messaging
- Scalable
- Durable
Table Storage
Store large amounts of structured NoSQL data. Table Storage is a key-value store offering a schemaless design for flexible data modeling.
- NoSQL Key-Value Store
- Schemaless
- High Throughput
Storage Account Management
Discover how to create, configure, and secure your Azure Storage accounts. Understand networking, encryption, and access policies within the Azure Portal.
- Creation and Configuration
- Security Best Practices
- Monitoring and Diagnostics
Best Practices & Tips
Get insights into optimizing performance, cost, and security for your Azure Storage solutions. Learn about common pitfalls and how to avoid them.
- Performance Tuning
- Cost Optimization
- Security Hardening
Key Management Tasks in the Azure Portal
The Azure Portal provides a comprehensive graphical interface for managing your storage resources. Key tasks include:
- Creating Storage Accounts: Select account type, replication options, and access tier.
- Accessing Data: Use Storage Explorer or SDKs to interact with your data.
- Managing Access Keys & SAS Tokens: Control who can access your storage and what operations they can perform.
- Configuring Networking: Restrict access to your storage accounts via virtual networks or firewalls.
- Monitoring Performance: Track metrics like ingress/egress, latency, and transaction counts.
- Implementing Lifecycle Management: Automatically move data between access tiers or delete old data.
Example: Creating a Blob Container
Here's a simplified representation of how you might create a blob container using the Azure Portal:
1. Navigate to your Storage Account.
2. Under "Data storage", select "Containers".
3. Click "+ Container".
4. Enter a unique name for your container.
5. Choose a public access level.
6. Click "Create".