Azure Data Fundamentals

Chapter 2. Azure Storage

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In previous chapters, we explored SQL and relational data. Now, let’s shift our focus to Azure Storage, a cloud-based storage solution that’s more than just a data repository.

Azure Storage is a highly available service that provides secure, durable, and scalable storage. It’s capable of managing and storing vast amounts of data in various formats from diverse sources. Whether it’s semi-structured or unstructured data, Azure Storage is equipped to store everything from simple blobs, such as text or image files, to complex and distributed transactions across different tables.

Azure Storage is not limited to storing files. It offers multiple service types and is a common resource in most setups, including virtual machines (VMs), containers, and logging. This versatility makes Azure Storage a fundamental component in a wide array of applications.

One of the key features of Azure Storage is its global accessibility. Data stored in Azure Storage can be accessed from ...