How to configure Storage Accounts in Azure

Configuring storage accounts in Azure involves several steps to create, customize, and manage them for your specific requirements.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

Prerequisites

Azure Subscription

Ensure you have an active Azure subscription.

Azure Portal Access

Access the Azure Portal at .

Create a Storage Account

1. Log In

Go to the Azure portal and log in with your credentials.

2. Navigate to Storage Accounts

• In the left-hand menu, select Storage accounts.

• Click on + Create.

3. Configure the Basics

• Subscription: Select the appropriate Azure subscription.

• Resource Group: Choose an existing resource group or create a new one.

• Storage Account Name: Enter a unique name (3-24 characters, lowercase letters/numbers only).

• Region: Select the region closest to your users or services.

• Performance Tier: Choose between Standard (HDD) or Premium (SSD).

• Redundancy: Select the redundancy option:

  • LRS (Locally Redundant Storage)

  • GRS (Geo-Redundant Storage)

  • ZRS (Zone-Redundant Storage)

  • RA-GRS (Read Access Geo-Redundant Storage)

4. Networking

Specify connectivity options (public, private endpoints, or limited IP ranges).

5. Data Protection (optional)

Enable features like soft delete, versioning, and blob immutability.

6. Advanced Options

• Choose whether to enable hierarchical namespace (for Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2).

• Configure large file shares (if needed).

7. Review and Create

Verify the configuration and click Create.

Manage Storage Account Settings

Access Keys

Retrieve primary/secondary keys for secure programmatic access.

• Navigate to Settings > Access keys.

SAS Tokens

Generate shared access signatures for controlled access.

• Go to Shared access signature in the settings.

Configure Storage Services

Azure storage accounts support the following types of services:

1. Blob Storage

• For storing unstructured data (e.g., images, videos).

• Configure containers and access policies.

2. File Shares

Create file shares for SMB protocol-based file storage.

3. Queue Storage

Set up message queues for asynchronous messaging.

4. Table Storage

Configure NoSQL table storage for structured datasets.

Monitor and Secure the Storage Account

Diagnostics

Enable metrics and logs via Monitoring > Diagnostics settings.

Alerts

Set up alerts for unusual activity.

Network Security

Configure network firewalls and private endpoints to restrict access.

Use Tools to Access Storage

• Use Azure CLI, PowerShell, or Azure SDKs for programmatic interaction.

• Install tools like Azure Storage Explorer for GUI-based management.

Summary

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