In this lab, you’ll learn how to create and configure an Azure Storage Account using the Azure portal.

The lab provides step-by-step instructions, walking you through the process of setting up a storage account, selecting key configuration options, and enabling advanced features like geographic redundancy, network access controls, and blob versioning. By the end of the lab, you’ll have hands-on experience with setting up a storage account, configuring its security settings, and deploying it within a specific Azure environment.

This brief video explains what you’ll deploy, why it matters, and what steps you’ll take. Estimated watch time: 2 minutes 50 seconds

By completing this lab, you will be able to:

• • Understand how to create a storage account in Azure.
    Learn to configure key settings like redundancy and network access.
  • Get hands-on experience setting up access control using virtual networks and IP address restrictions.
  • Enable and understand blob versioning for data recovery.
  • Implement infrastructure encryption to add an extra layer of security to your storage account.
  • Review and manage the deployed storage account and its settings in the Azure portal.

The skills you learn in this lab are necessary to pass the following Azure certification exams:

• AZ-104
• AZ-305