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Microsoft Azure Administration Training - AZ-104: Managing File Shares & Azure Storage Explorer

Welcome to Part 4 of the AZ-104 Administering Azure Storage series! In this video, we’ll dive deeper into managing Azure File Shares and BLOB data while exploring Azure Storage Explorer. This session will cover the following essential topics: Chapters & Timestamps: 0:00 Intro – Azure Files module overview 0:31 Coverage Recap – Blobs, replication, security covered in earlier parts 0:58 Objectives – File shares, snapshots, soft delete, Storage Explorer 1:28 Compare Blob vs File – Interface, usage, structure differences 2:33 Azure File Use Cases – Lift & shift, shared dev data, VMs 3:00 Blob Use Cases – Streaming/static access, apps, random read 3:36 Azure Files Overview – Identity, performance, protocol, sync 4:28 Storage Tiers – Premium, standard, transaction optimized 4:36 Redundancy Models – LRS, ZRS, GRS, RA-GRS explained 5:11 File Share Management – Easy setup, no infra, quotas, large shares 5:49 SMB Port Requirement – Port 445 firewall requirement for Windows 6:06 Mounting – Mount options on Linux/Mac, secure transfer 6:14 File Share Snapshots – Protection, rollback, restore, read-only 7:18 Soft Delete – Recycle bin-like recovery, ransomware protection 7:46 Retention Period – Default 7 days, up to 365, applies to existing 8:10 Storage Explorer Intro – GUI for managing storage accounts 8:23 Key Features – Create/delete/edit storage resources, copy data 8:43 Connection Options – SAS, key, Entra ID authentication 8:55 OS Support – Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux Compare Storage for File Shares and BLOB Data: Learn the differences between Azure File Shares and BLOB Storage and when to use each. Create and Manage File Shares: Understand how to create, configure, and manage Azure File Shares for efficient storage solutions. Implement Soft Delete for Azure Files: Discover how to enable and manage soft delete for Azure Files to recover deleted data. Azure Storage Explorer: Get an overview of Azure Storage Explorer and how it can help you manage and interact with your Azure Storage resources. Stay tuned for more content in this AZ-104 series to continue your Azure Storage journey and prepare for your certification exam! Want to learn more or connect with us? Visit our official website: https://www.cloud360.co Subscribe for more tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/@Cloud360_Solutions Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cloud360-solutions Like our page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572859310143 Stay updated and join the conversation! 🔔 Subscribe for more Azure tutorials, exam preparation, and cloud computing tips! #Azure #AZ104 #AzureStorage #FileShares #BlobStorage #CloudComputing #MicrosoftAzure #AzureFileShares #AzureStorageExplorer #SoftDelete #AzureTutorial #AzureExam #CloudStorage #AzureCertification #AZ104Exam #AdministeringAzureStorage