Introduction
Azure Storage provides a scalable and reliable way to store and retrieve data. It supports various storage tiers and options, offering flexibility and cost optimization.
Key Features:
- Scalable Storage: Adaptable to different needs
- Different Storage Tiers: Hot, Cool, Archive
- Versioning: Maintain multiple versions of your data
- Data Protection: Encryption at rest and in transit
- Lifecycle Management: Automatically transition data to cheaper tiers
Data Types
Azure Storage supports several data types:
- Blob: For unstructured data (images, videos, documents)
- File: For structured data (documents, spreadsheets)
- Table: For structured data with relationships
- Garbage Collection: For data snapshots
Note: The data type determines the storage option available.
Data Retrieval
You can retrieve data from Azure Storage using various methods:
- REST API: For programmatic access.
- Azure Storage Explorer: A web-based interface for browsing and managing data.
- Azure Storage SDKs: For integrating with .NET, Java, Python, and other languages.
Data Retrieval Options: Vary based on storage tier.
