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Which Azure Blob Storage access tier is best suited for data that is accessed less than once a month but requires immediate availability when accessed?
Think about balancing cost and access frequency for rarely accessed data.
The Cool tier is optimized for data accessed infrequently, about once a month or less, but still requires immediate availability without retrieval delay.
You need to design a backup solution in Azure for data that must be retained for years but is rarely accessed. Which storage tier should you choose to minimize cost while ensuring data durability?
Consider the lowest cost option for long-term retention with infrequent access.
The Archive tier offers the lowest storage cost for data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval delays, making it ideal for long-term backups.
Given the following lifecycle management rule JSON snippet, what will happen to blobs that have not been modified for 90 days?
{
"rules": [
{
"name": "moveToCool",
"type": "Lifecycle",
"definition": {
"filters": {
"blobTypes": ["blockBlob"]
},
"actions": {
"baseBlob": {
"tierToCool": {"daysAfterModificationGreaterThan": 90}
}
}
},
"enabled": true
}
]
}Look at the action specified under tierToCool.
The lifecycle rule moves block blobs to the Cool tier if they have not been modified for more than 90 days. The rule is enabled, so the action will occur automatically.
Which of the following is a best practice to ensure data security for blobs stored in the Archive tier in Azure Blob Storage?
Think about encryption and control over keys for sensitive data.
Using Azure Storage Service Encryption with customer-managed keys provides enhanced security and control over encryption keys, which is a best practice for sensitive data in any tier including Archive.
You manage a large dataset in Azure Blob Storage with varying access patterns. You want to minimize costs by automatically moving blobs between Hot, Cool, and Archive tiers based on usage. Which approach best achieves this?
Consider automation features provided by Azure Blob Storage.
Azure Blob Storage lifecycle management policies allow automatic tier transitions based on rules such as last modified date, enabling cost optimization without manual intervention.