Introduction

Welcome back to this lesson on Azure Blob Storage. In this article, we will explore the core concepts and advanced capabilities of Azure Blob Storage—a highly scalable, secure, and reliable solution for storing unstructured data such as images, videos, and documents.

We will cover the following topics:

• An overview of the various Azure storage tiers (hot, cool, and archive), and how each tier affects availability, performance, and cost.
• A breakdown of Azure Blob Storage's structure, including container hierarchy, naming conventions, and the types of blobs (block blobs, append blobs, and page blobs).
• Essential security features that protect your data, such as encryption at rest, Shared Access Signatures (SAS), and role-based access control (RBAC).

This module will equip you with a solid understanding of Azure Blob Storage's features and prepare you to leverage this powerful cloud storage service efficiently. Let’s begin our deep dive into Azure Storage Services and unlock the potential of scalable and secure storage in the cloud.