Microsoft Azure Administrator: Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage
Cloud storage misconfiguration costs organisations millions annually—and Azure Files and Blob Storage are where most breaches start. This focused course teaches you to configure, secure, and optimise Microsoft’s core storage services in 69 minutes, with real sandbox labs you’ll use immediately in production environments.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for Azure administrators, cloud engineers, and DevOps professionals who need to move beyond theory into hands-on storage configuration. The sandbox labs are genuinely useful; the main limitation is breadth—this prioritises depth in Files and Blob Storage specifically, not broader Azure ecosystem coverage.
What This Course Covers
You’ll configure Azure Blob Storage containers, manage access tiers, implement lifecycle policies, and handle replication strategies that actually reduce costs. The course covers authentication methods, shared access signatures (SAS), and role-based access control (RBAC)—the three pillars of secure storage in production.
Azure Files gets equal attention: you’ll set up SMB shares, configure snapshots, manage quotas, and integrate with on-premises environments. Michael Bender walks through practical scenarios—tiering cold data, automating backups, troubleshooting connectivity—that reflect real infrastructure challenges you’ll face within weeks of deployment.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Azure Administrators: Direct alignment with AZ-104 exam objectives; sandbox labs mirror real administrative tasks.
- Cloud Engineers transitioning to Azure: Storage configuration is foundational; this removes guesswork before you architect larger systems.
- DevOps professionals managing infrastructure-as-code: Learn the storage layer you’ll automate; understand what Terraform and Bicep templates actually do.
May not suit:
- Complete cloud beginners: Assumes familiarity with Azure portal, subscriptions, and resource groups; start with Azure fundamentals first.
- Developers seeking application-level storage APIs: This is infrastructure configuration, not SDK integration or code-level blob manipulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Microsoft Azure Administrator: Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage take?
1 hour 9 minutes of video instruction. Most learners complete it in one sitting, though the sandbox labs may take additional time if you experiment beyond the core curriculum.
Do I need Azure certification to take this course?
No certification required, but you should be comfortable navigating the Azure portal and understand basic cloud concepts. It’s positioned as intermediate-level content.
Are there hands-on labs included?
Yes. Pluralsight’s sandbox environment lets you configure real Azure resources without touching a production subscription or incurring charges.
Will this prepare me for the AZ-104 exam?
It covers storage configuration thoroughly—a significant portion of AZ-104. Pair it with broader Azure fundamentals study for full exam readiness.
Course by Michael Bender on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 9m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
