Azure URL paths for storage
Microsoft will expect youto know the construct for all storage endpoints in the exam.
Here is a summary of each endpoint by service type:
- File service: https://[storageAccountName].file.core.windows. net
- Blob service: https://[storageAccountName].blob.core.windows. net
- Queue service: https://[storageAccountName].queue.core. windows.net
- Table service: https://[storageAccountName].table.core.windows. net
- Data lake storage: https://[storageAccountName].dfs.core. windows.net
- Static website: https://[storageAccountName].web.core.windows. net
This can also befound on the Endpoints menu when browsing the storage account on the portal. Now that you have learned about URL endpoints for storage accounts, we will next list PowerShell scripts that can assist in storage management.
PowerShell scripts
Please ensure that the Az module is installed, as per the Technical requirements section at the beginning of the chapter.
The following script will create a blob container in an existing storage account (change the parameters to suit your requirements):
- First connect your Azure account credentials Connect-AzAccount
- Parameters
$ResourceGroup = “AZ104-Chapter6”
$StorageAccountName = “az104chap6acc220072021”
$ContainerName = “testps”
$Context = (Get-AzStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName
$ResourceGroup -AccountName $StorageAccountName).Context;
New-AzStorageContainer -Name $ContainerName -Context $Context -Permission Blob
The following script will create a file share in an existing storage account (change the parameters to suit your requirements):
- First connect your Azure account credentials Connect-AzAccount
- Parameters
$ResourceGroup = “AZ104-Chapter6”
$StorageAccountName = “az104chap6acc220072021”
$ShareName= “testfileshare”
$Context = (Get-AzStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName
$ResourceGroup -AccountName $StorageAccountName).Context; New-AzStorageShare -Name $ShareName -Context $Context
You now have some PowerShell scripts to assist you in the daily management of your storage. The next section provides you with additional reading material to learn more about the topics for this section.
Further reading
That brings this section to an end. In this section, we have learned how to create and configure file shares and blob storage in Azure, as well as change tiers within blob storage.
We encourage you to read up further by using the following links:
- Storage documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ storage/common/storage-introduction
- Storage API information: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/rest/ api/storageservices/
- Storage rehydration: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/ storage/blobs/archive-rehydrate-overview?tabs=azure-portal
- Storage access tiers: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/ storage/blobs/storage-blob-storage-tiers#pricing-and-billing
- Deploying Azure File Sync: https://docs.microsoft.com/ en-us/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-deployment-guide?tabs=azure-portal%2Cproactive-portal
Summary
In this chapter, we have established the different types of storage accounts available to Azure, the different access tiers, disk storage options, and the various redundancy options. We have explored creating a storage account, setting up file shares and blob storage, and using Azure Storage Explorer to manage storage accounts. We have also explored how to import and export data from Azure. You now have the skills required to implement and configure storage in Azure as well as identify the appropriate management tool needed.
In the next chapter, we will expand upon this knowledge and investigate how to secure storage within Azure, as well as replication and life cycle options for storage.