What is Azure Storage? A Simple Guide for Everyone
Create a resource group, then a storage account with Standard performance, unique name, enable Blob storage, review and create.
Create a resource group, then a storage account with Standard performance, unique name, enable Blob storage, review and create.
Summary
Azure Storage is Microsoft's cloud storage service that lets you store files, images, and documents in the cloud. The guide walks through creating a resource group in the Azure portal, then provisioning a storage account within that group. It explains how to choose a unique storage account name and set the performance tier to Standard. The tutorial also covers enabling Blob storage for object data. After configuring the basics, you review the settings and click Create to deploy the account. The article includes screenshots of each step, from selecting the resource group to confirming the creation. It emphasizes that the storage account name must be globally unique across Azure. The guide also notes that you can choose a region that matches your application's location for lower latency. Finally, it reminds you to review the account settings before deployment to avoid misconfigurations.
Key changes
- Create a resource group in the Azure portal
- Provision a storage account within the group
- Choose a globally unique storage account name
- Set performance tier to Standard
- Enable Blob storage for object data
- Review settings and click Create to deploy