Azure Storage Account: Unleash the Potential of Cloud-Based Storage
Tags: azure, container, upload, cloudcomputing
Published: 2023-06-14 20:36:32

Go to [https://portal.azure.com] and log in to the Azure portal.
Type "Storage account" into the search bar and click "Storage account." 

![Azure Storage Account](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/g22l542gavrab102ge5t.JPG)
To start the creation process of the storage account, click the "Create" button.
![Storage Account creation](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/o22b6y73fimpcpwa2joz.JPG)

Enter the following information in the "Basics" tab:

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Subscription: Choose the one you wish to use for the storage account.
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Resource group: Select an already-existing resource group or establish one from scratch "Adex".

![Azure Resource creation](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lk2cdr88lwsnl1r4q9td.JPG)

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Storage account name: Give your storage account a distinctive name "matrix001".
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Location: Choose the area where your storage account should be hosted "East US".
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Performance: Select the Standard or Premium performance tier for your storage account.
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Replication: Pick a replication method based on your requirements, (such as locally redundant storage (LRS).

![Azure storage account information input](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/pw97u8gs7ve9zk23sg9g.JPG)

Click on the "Next" button to proceed to the next tab.

In the "Advanced" tab, you can configure additional settings if needed. The default options should be suitable for most scenarios, but you can adjust them as per your requirements.
Click on the "Next" button to proceed to the next tab.
In the "Tags" tab, you can optionally add tags to your storage account for better organization and management. Tags are name-value pairs that help you categorize resources.
Review the configuration details on the "Review + create" tab to ensure everything is correct.
Click on the “Create” button to start the creation process. Azure will now deploy your storage account.
![Create storage account](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y06eorg0adw5jxaecry1.JPG)
Allow the deployment to be completed. You can monitor the progress by viewing the deployment's progress on the deployment page.
![Azure Deployment progress](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9pf0g5qd5zfgo80jy8iy.JPG)

You successfully created an Azure Storage account after the deployment is complete. You may now manage and save your data on Azure using this storage account.
![Azure storage account created](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/oznzjflq8wt9d5xdctbe.JPG)

#Create a Container 
To create a container “click on container”
![create a container](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/6sc51kxzzke444xb8dy0.JPG)
Enter name “Matrix” and Select “Blob” to enable public access and click “Create” 
![create a container](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/f3p4dblywtvxvsxqyrp3.JPG)
The container is finally created
![container created](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qyai43zbqq3l9qauuqyd.JPG) 
#Upload a File into the Container 
To upload an unstructured data into the container created e.g. “Matrix”
Click on upload
![Upload file to Azure container](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ufkdqw75xyb7mz5zsqwg.JPG)
Click on browse to locate the file to be uploaded
![locate the file from local PC](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ja80t8wdad357pc4sf7f.JPG)
Select file from your local PC storage
![Select file](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/jv6aitvf9imzqnrg8ium.JPG)
Click on upload
![Upload file to Azure container](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7xzczjfk8ula6dxldp6b.JPG)
File uploaded successfully
![File uploaded](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/d9kn3txp27cb0k6em06n.JPG)
However to enable the file to be shared with people, click on the downloaded file and copy the Url.
![Url from Azure container](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/9lt9bf0zrj6ipu46umf5.JPG)
Paste the Url on a browser to view your upload.
![image displayed successfully on browser](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/riqtr6pow72fwqqmuvex.JPG)

#Change Tier: Hot, Cool and Archive 
Azure offers three storage tiers: Hot, Cool, and Archive. To assist organization in managing their data storage based on various usage patterns and financial considerations, Here is a quick breakdown of each tier:

Hot: Azure's "Hot" tier is created for frequently accessed data that demands quick access and high-performance storage. Although it costs higher than other levels, it has the best availability and shortest access times. Active databases, real-time analytics, and regularly viewed files are examples of the types of data that are appropriate for the Hot tier and are necessary for day-to-day operations.

![Change tier: Hot](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7bf77b4mb1noy8usvy68.JPG)
Cool: The "Cool" tier is intended for less frequently used data but nonetheless needs rapid access when needed. Compared to the Hot tier, it offers a more affordable storage alternative. Backups, archive data, disaster recovery data, and files that are rarely used but yet need quick access times should all be stored in the Cool tier.

![Change tier: Cool](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3e6jrpesaq3qsa6n6v78.JPG)
The "Archive" tier of Azure's storage is the least expensive option and is intended for long-term storage of data that is infrequently accessed but must be kept for compliance or regulatory purposes. The Archive layer has a retrieval time delay but has the lowest storage cost. It is perfect for keeping historical data, records required by regulations, and other information that must be kept for a long period but is not likely to be often accessed.

![Change tier: Archive](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/wo92j9gxfzbt4inp9i3y.JPG)
In conclusion, Organizations may reduce storage costs while ensuring the appropriate degree of speed and availability for their data depending on usage patterns and retention needs by employing Azure's Hot, Cool, and Archive storage tiers. Depending on changing demands, Azure offers the freedom to transfer data across various tiers with ease, enabling effective data management and cost reduction.