AZ-104 Certification Notes

Chapter 8.10 - Introduction to Azure Blob

Azure Blob

Blob storage is a object-store that is optimized for storing massive amounts of unstructured data. Unstructured data is data that doesn't adhere to a particular data model or definition, such as text or binary data.

• Azure Blobs are composed of the components:
  • Storage Accounts
    • A unique namespace in Azure for your data http://mystorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net
  • Containers
    • Similar to a folder in a file system
  • Blobs
    • The actual data being stored

Practice Quiz

• What are containers?

  • A unique namespace in Azure for your data
  • The actual data being stored
  • The components of Azure Blobs
  • They are similar to a folder in a file system

• What is Blob storage?

  • Blob storage is a object-store that is optimized for storing massive amounts of unstructured data.

• What are the components of Azure Blobs?

  • Storage Account, Containers, and Blobs.