AZ-1003 – Secure storage for Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
This Course Includes
Videos & Lectures
Quizzes & Assessments
Mobile access
Certificate of Completion
Introduction
In this learning path, you practice storing business data securely by using Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files. The skills validated include creating storage accounts, storage containers, and file shares. Also, configuring encryption and networking to improve the security posture.
Audience
- IT professionals responsible for data security
- Azure administrators seeking to enhance storage security
- Cloud security specialists focusing on Azure
- Data protection officers managing Azure data storage
- Technical team leads overseeing cloud storage solutions
- Compliance officers ensuring data security standards in Azure environments
Prerequisites
You need an Azure subscription to complete these exercises
- Experience using the Azure portal to create resources.
- Basic knowledge of unstructured data like blobs and files.
- Basic knowledge of security concepts like identities, permissions, and encryption.
- Basic knowledge of networking concepts like virtual networks and subnetting.
Module 1: Create an Azure Storage account
Create an Azure Storage account with the correct options for your business needs.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- Decide how many storage accounts you need for your project
- Determine the appropriate settings for each storage account
- Create a storage account using the Azure portal
Module 2: Configure Azure Blob Storage
Learn how to configure Configure Azure Blob Storage, including tiers and object replication.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
- Understand the purpose and benefits of Azure Blob Storage.
- Create and configure Azure Blob Storage accounts.
- Manage containers and blobs within Azure Blob Storage.
- Optimize blob storage performance and scalability.
- Implement lifecycle management policies to automate data movement and deletion.
- Determine the best pricing plans for your Azure Blob Storage.
Module 3: Configure Azure Files
Learn how to configure Azure Files and Azure File Sync.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
- Identify storage for file shares versus blob data.
- Configure Azure file shares and file share snapshots.
- Identify features and use cases of Azure File Sync.
Module 4: Configure Azure Storage security
Learn how to configure common Azure Storage security features like storage access signatures.
Learning objectives
In this module, you learn how to:
- Configure a shared access signature (SAS), including the uniform resource identifier (URI) and SAS parameters.
- Configure Azure Storage encryption.
- Implement customer-managed keys.
- Recommend opportunities to improve Azure Storage security.
Module 5: Secure and isolate access to Azure resources by using network security groups and service endpoints
Network security groups and service endpoints help you secure your virtual machines and Azure services from unauthorized network access.
Learning objectives
In this module, you will:
- Identify the capabilities and features of network security groups.
- Identify the capabilities and features of virtual network service endpoints.
- Use network security groups to restrict network connectivity.
- Use virtual network service endpoints to control network traffic to and from Azure services.
Module 6: Guided Project - Azure Files and Azure Blobs
In this module, you practice storing business data securely by using Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files. The lab combines both learning and hands-on practice.
Learning objectives
In this module, you practice how to:
- Create and configure a storage account.
- Create and configure blob storage.
- Create and configure Azure Files.
- Configure encryption for storage.
- Configure networking for storage.

Requirements
- English Knowledge
- Understands Basics
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