Azure Storage Practice Exam

Azure Storage Practice Exam

Azure Storage is a service from Microsoft that lets you store all kinds of data safely in the cloud. This could include documents, photos, videos, backups, or even large databases. Instead of saving files on your personal computer or business server, Azure keeps them online so they’re easy to access from anywhere and protected from hardware damage or loss.

It also allows businesses to manage large amounts of data easily, share files across teams, and scale up storage as needed without buying extra equipment. Whether you’re a small company or a large organization, Azure Storage offers flexible, secure, and reliable space to hold important information and files.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Cloud developers
• Azure administrators
• DevOps professionals
• Data engineers
• IT professionals
• System architects
• Students and learners interested in Microsoft Azure
• Anyone managing or analyzing cloud-stored data

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of cloud computing and Azure

• Familiarity with file systems, databases, or storage types
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• Comfort with Azure Portal, PowerShell, or CLI tools
• Experience in data security and access control is helpful

Knowledge Gained

• Types of Azure Storage services and when to use each
• Managing Blob, File, Table, and Queue storage
• Configuring storage account redundancy and performance tiers
• Securing storage with access policies and encryption
• Monitoring usage and optimizing cost
• Integrating Azure Storage with other Azure services
• Implementing lifecycle management and data retention
• Setting up Azure Data Lake and hierarchical namespace
• Using REST APIs, SDKs, and CLI for storage automation

Course Outline

The Azure Storage Exam covers the following topics -

1. Introduction to Azure Storage

• Overview of storage services
• Use cases and pricing models
• Setting up a storage account

2. Blob Storage

• Block, append, and page blobs
• Blob containers and objects
• Access tiers: hot, cool, archive
• Lifecycle management and versioning

3. Azure File Storage

• Creating file shares
• Mounting Azure Files on Windows/Linux
• File Sync and on-prem integration

4. Queue Storage

• Message-based communication
• Queue creation and management
• Handling message visibility and expiration

5. Table Storage and Cosmos DB Table API

• NoSQL key-value store
• Partitioning and scalability
• Integrating with Cosmos DB for enterprise-grade needs

6. Security and Access Control

• Shared access signatures (SAS)
• Azure RBAC and IAM
• Encryption at rest and in transit

7. Redundancy and Availability Options

• LRS, ZRS, GRS, and RA-GRS explained
• Choosing the right redundancy model
• Failover strategies

8. Monitoring, Logging, and Metrics

• Using Azure Monitor and Storage Metrics
• Activity logs and diagnostics
• Alerts and troubleshooting

9. Automation and SDK Integrations

• Using Azure CLI and PowerShell
• REST API and SDKs in .NET/Python/JavaScript
• Deploying with ARM templates or Bicep

10. Advanced Topics

• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
• ADLS integration with analytics services
• Managing hierarchical namespaces
• Hybrid storage and on-prem connectivity