Azure Storage – Beginner Tutorial

Welcome

This tutorial introduces Azure Storage, the cloud storage solution for modern applications. We'll explore its core services, how to create a storage account, and basic operations using the Azure portal and Azure CLI.

What is Azure Storage?

• Blob Storage – Object storage for any type of unstructured data.
• File Shares – Fully managed SMB file shares in the cloud.
• Queue Storage – Messaging store for reliable communication between components.
• Table Storage – NoSQL key‑value store for rapid development.

Creating a Storage Account

Follow these steps in the Azure portal:

1. Sign in to Azure Portal.
2. Click + Create a resource → Storage → Storage account.
3. Enter a unique name, select a subscription, resource group, and region.
4. Choose the performance and replication options that fit your needs.
5. Review and create.

Quick CLI Example – Upload a Blob

az storage blob upload \
  --account-name myaccount \
  --container-name mycontainer \
  --name sample.txt \
  --file ./sample.txt \
  --auth-mode login

Next Steps

Continue with the following tutorials to deepen your knowledge:

• Blob Storage Deep Dive
• Working with Queues
• Table Storage Basics
• Azure Files Overview