Recall & Review
beginner
What is an Azure Storage Account?
An Azure Storage Account is a secure place in the cloud where you can store data like files, blobs, queues, and tables. It acts like a container for your data and provides access through the internet.
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beginner
Name the four types of storage services provided by an Azure Storage Account.
The four types are Blob storage (for files and images), File storage (shared file system), Queue storage (message storage), and Table storage (NoSQL key-value store).
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intermediate
What is the purpose of the 'Replication' setting when creating a storage account?
Replication copies your data to multiple places to keep it safe if something goes wrong. It helps protect your data from hardware failures or disasters.
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intermediate
Explain the difference between Standard and Premium performance tiers in Azure Storage Accounts.
Standard tier uses hard drives and is good for general use with lower cost. Premium tier uses solid-state drives (SSD) and is faster, suitable for high-performance needs.
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intermediate
Why is it important to choose the right 'Access Tier' during storage account creation?
Access Tier (Hot, Cool, Archive) controls how often you access your data and the cost. Hot is for frequent access, Cool for infrequent, and Archive for rarely accessed data, helping save money.
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Which Azure Storage service is best for storing large files like videos or images?
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Blob storage is designed for storing large unstructured data like videos and images.
What does 'Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)' do?
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GRS replicates data to a secondary region to protect against regional failures.
Which performance tier uses SSDs for faster access?
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Premium tier uses solid-state drives (SSD) for higher performance.
If you rarely access your data but want to keep it for a long time, which Access Tier should you choose?
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Archive tier is for rarely accessed data and offers the lowest storage cost.
Which of these is NOT a type of Azure Storage service?
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Database storage is not a type of Azure Storage service; Azure databases are separate services.
Describe the key steps and choices when creating an Azure Storage Account.
Think about what options affect cost, speed, and data safety.
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Explain why replication is important in Azure Storage Accounts and name two replication options.
Consider how data stays safe if something breaks.
You got /3 concepts.