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How do you secure Azure Blob Storage?
Azure Blob Storage is a versatile, scalable, and cost-effective cloud storage service provided by Microsoft. It is designed to store a wide range of data types, including unstructured data such as images, videos, audio files, and documents. As businesses increasingly...
Azure Unmanaged Disks Soon Deprecated
Azure Unmanaged Disks to be Deprecated Soon Microsoft announced in September 2022 that they will be deprecating Azure Unmanaged Disks on September 30, 2025. This means that customers will no longer be able to create or use unmanaged disks after this date. Unmanaged...
Managed vs. Unmanaged Disks in Azure
Azure VM Managed vs UnManaged Disks Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud computing platform offering a wide range of services to cater to the needs of businesses across various domains. One of the popular services is Azure Storage, which allows organizations to store,...
Harnessing the Power of AZCopy with Azure Storage
AZCopy Introduction In today's data-driven world, the ability to efficiently and effectively manage vast amounts of data is crucial. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud services to store and manage their data, tools that can streamline data transfer processes...
Introduction to Azure Storage Service Encryption
Azure Storage Service Encryption Overview Microsoft Azure is a leading cloud service provider that offers a wide range of storage solutions. One of its essential features is the Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE) which helps organizations protect their data at...
Unlocking the Potential of Azure File Sync
Key features of Azure File Sync include: Cloud tiering: Azure File Sync automatically tiers infrequently accessed files to the Azure Files cloud storage, freeing up local storage space while maintaining access to all files. When a tiered file is needed, it is...
Azure Managed Disks – Features and Benefits Explained
Azure Managed Disks are an essential component of the Azure cloud computing platform, offering a simple, scalable, and secure storage solution for Virtual Machines (VMs). This article provides a comprehensive analysis of Azure Managed Disks, including their types,...
What are Azure Blob Containers?
Azure Blob Containers provide a scalable and cost-effective solution for managing unstructured data in the cloud. With a wide range of options and configurations, Azure Blob Storage offers flexibility and customization to cater to various data storage needs. This...
What are Azure Resource Groups?
Microsoft Azure, a leading cloud service provider, offers a vast array of resources to its users. In this ever-growing ecosystem, managing and organizing these resources is crucial. Enter Azure Resource Groups, a vital component of Azure's management framework. This...
What are Azure Storage Retention Policies?
Retention policies play a crucial role in managing the life cycle of data in cloud storage. This comprehensive guide will provide an in-depth analysis of key factors that impact costs, explore the challenges and tradeoffs associated with various approaches, and...