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Getting Started with Azure Storage Account: Create and Manage Blob Storage

Learn to create an Azure Storage Account, set up blob containers, manage access levels, and upload files using the Azure Portal.

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60 minEstimated time
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Getting Started with Azure Storage Account: Create and Manage Blob Storage

Lab overview

Azure Storage Account is a fundamental Azure service that provides a scalable and secure way to store data in the cloud. It offers various storage services including Blob Storage, which is optimized for storing massive amounts of unstructured data such as text or binary files, images, documents, and media files.

In this lab, you'll create an Azure Storage Account and explore blob storage capabilities. You'll learn how to create containers, manage access levels, and upload files through the Azure Portal, gaining hands-on experience with essential storage management tasks.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing this lab, you will be able to:

  • Create and configure an Azure Storage Account
  • Navigate storage account features and settings
  • Create and manage blob containers
  • Understand and configure container access levels
  • Upload and manage files in blob storage

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Cloud Beginners learning Azure fundamentals
  • Storage Administrators new to Azure
  • Developers working with cloud storage
  • IT Professionals transitioning to cloud services

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Duration
60 min
Steps
3

Environment

Live Cloud Environment

Every lab includes

  • Real environment, pre-credentialed
  • Automated checks on every step
  • Isolated sandbox, auto cleanup
  • AI-recommended next steps

Lab curriculum

  1. 01

    Logging into Azure Account using Azure Portal

  2. 02

    Creating an Azure Storage Account

    1 automated check

  3. 03

    Creating and Managing Container Blob Storage

    1 automated check

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