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Introduction to Azure Storage Queues

Learn to create and manage Azure Storage Queues: enqueue, peek, dequeue, and delete messages using both the Azure Portal and the Azure CLI.

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30 minEstimated time
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Introduction to Azure Storage Queues

Lab overview

Azure Storage Queues is a cloud-based messaging service that enables you to store and retrieve messages in a reliable, scalable, and asynchronous manner. This service is valuable for organizations and individuals who need to decouple application components, build distributed systems, and ensure smooth communication between different parts of their applications.

In this lab, you will learn how to create and manage Azure Storage Queues using the Azure Portal and the Azure CLI. You'll learn how to set up a queue, add messages, and process (dequeue) those messages, gaining hands-on experience with core queue operations.

Objectives

Upon completion of this beginner level lab, you will be able to:

  • Create and manage Azure Storage Queues using the Azure Portal
  • Enqueue, peek, dequeue, and delete messages using the Azure CLI

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Cloud beginners and students
  • Developers new to Azure
  • IT professionals exploring cloud messaging services
  • Anyone interested in learning the basics of Azure Storage Queues

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Duration
30 min
Steps
4

Environment

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  • Real environment, pre-credentialed
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Lab curriculum

  1. 01

    Logging into Azure Account using Azure Portal

  2. 02

    Managing Storage Queues in Azure Portal

    1 automated check

  3. 03

    Logging into Azure CLI

  4. 04

    Managing Storage Queues with the Azure CLI

    1 automated check

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