Overview
Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
In this learning path, you practice storing business data securely by using Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files. The skills validated include creating storage accounts, storage containers, and file shares. Also, configuring encryption and networking to improve the security posture.
Skills Covered
- Create and configure a storage account
- Create and configure Blob Storage
- Create and configure Azure Files
- Configure encryption
- Configure networking for storage
Who Should Attend
- Administrator
Course Curriculum
Prerequisites
- Experience using the Azure portal to create resources.
- Basic knowledge of unstructured data like blobs and files.
- Basic knowledge of security concepts like identities, permissions, and encryption.
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts like virtual networks and subnetting.
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Course Modules
Create an Azure Storage account with the correct options for your business needs.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- Decide how many storage accounts you need for your project
- Determine the appropriate settings for each storage account
- Create a storage account using the Azure portal
Prerequisites
- Experience with the Azure portal
- Familiarity with the Azure data services Blobs, Files, Queues, and Tables
Learn how to configure Configure Azure Blob Storage, including tiers and object replication.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of Azure Blob Storage.
- Create and configure Azure Blob Storage accounts.
- Manage containers and blobs within Azure Blob Storage.
- Optimize blob storage performance and scalability.
- Implement lifecycle management policies to automate data movement and deletion.
- Determine the best pricing plans for your Azure Blob Storage.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of cloud computing. Familiarity with cloud computing concepts, such as virtualization, scalability, and pay-as-you-go pricing models, can provide a foundation for understanding how Azure Blob Storage fits into the broader cloud ecosystem.
- Knowledge of Azure fundamentals. Having a basic understanding of Microsoft Azure services and concepts, such as Azure Resource Manager, Azure Storage Accounts, and Azure Virtual Networks, can help you navigate and configure blob storage effectively.
- Familiarity with storage concepts. Understanding fundamental storage concepts like file systems, directories, files, and data replication can be beneficial when working with blob storage.
- Experience with Azure portal or Azure CLI. Familiarity with the Azure portal (web-based management interface) or Azure CLI (command-line interface) can help you navigate and configure blob storage resources efficiently.
- Basic programming or scripting skills. While not always required, having some knowledge of programming or scripting languages like Azure PowerShell can be advantageous when automating blob storage configuration tasks.
Learn how to configure common Azure Storage security features like storage access signatures.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
- Configure a shared access signature (SAS), including the uniform resource identifier (URI) and SAS parameters.
- Configure Azure Storage encryption.
- Implement customer-managed keys.
- Recommend opportunities to improve Azure Storage security.
Network security groups and service endpoints help you secure your virtual machines and Azure services from unauthorized network access.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- Identify the capabilities and features of network security groups.
- Identify the capabilities and features of virtual network service endpoints.
- Use network security groups to restrict network connectivity.
- Use virtual network service endpoints to control network traffic to and from Azure services.
Prerequisites
- Knowledge of basic networking concepts, including subnets and IP addressing
- Basic familiarity with Azure services, specifically Azure SQL Database and Azure Storage
- Familiarity with Azure virtual machines and virtual networking
In this module, you practice storing business data securely by using Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files. The lab combines both learning and hands-on practice.
Learning objectives
In this module, you practice how to:
- Create and configure a storage account.
- Create and configure blob storage.
- Create and configure Azure Files.
- Configure encryption for storage.
- Configure networking for storage.
Prerequisites
- Experience using the Azure portal to create resources.
- Basic knowledge of unstructured data like blobs and files.
- Basic knowledge of security concepts like identities, permissions, and encryption.
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts like virtual networks and subnetting.
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Training Options
- ILT: Instructor-Led Training
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Exam & Certification
To earn this Microsoft Applied Skills credential, learners demonstrate the ability to securely store business data by using Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files.
Candidates for this credential should be familiar with Azure services, storage, networking, and virtual machine concepts.
Tasks performed
- Create and configure a storage account
- Create and configure Blob Storage
- Create and configure Azure Files
- Configure encryption
- Configure networking for storage
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