Microsoft Azure offers many options for storing and processing data. Understanding the difference is essential if you work in the Azure cloud or want to improve and demonstrate your skills with certifications. In this video, we take a look at Azure blob storage. We start by reviewing resources used to store blobs, including storage accounts and containers. Then, we move on to storage tiers and options for redundancy. At the end is a demo that includes creating a storage account and container, creating a SAS token for authentication, and using AZCopy and Azure Storage Explorer to manage blobs. 00:00 - Start 01:52 - Blob Storage Resources 03:16 - Storage Account Types 04:26 - Storage Redundancy 05:00 - Blob Storage Tiers 06:44 - Data Protection 07:51 - Versioning vs. Snapshots 08:35 - Manage Blob Data 09:42 - Create a Storage Account 13:11 - Create a Container 14:00 - Create a SAS Token 15:43 - Add a file with AZCopy 17:06 - Add a File with Storage Explorer 20:25 - Create a Blob Version 21:34 - Change Version Retention Links: Free Azure guide! Subscribe to the newsletter Zero to Hero with Azure Virtual Desktop Hybrid Identity with Windows AD and Azure AD Windows 365 Enterprise and Intune Management Download AzCopy Download Storage Explorer