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What is Azure storage blob?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:24 pm

Azure storage blob is a new storage class that was announced by Microsoft at their Ignite conference in September 2017. Azure storage blob provides persistent storage for unstructured data such as text, images, and videos.

It is similar to the Azure storage file storage class, but can support larger files.

PRO TIP: This is a question that many people have been asking lately. Azure storage blob is a cloud storage service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as objects/blobs. Blob storage can be used to store any type of text or binary data, such as documents, media files, or application installers.

However, there are some potential dangers associated with using Azure storage blob. First of all, because blob storage is a cloud service, there is always the possibility of data loss due to outages or other problems with the service. Additionally, because blob storage is not a traditional file system, it can be difficult to manage and organize your data. Finally, because blob storage is not encrypted by default, there is a risk that your data could be accessed by unauthorized users.

Azure storage blob is a great option for storing large amounts of unstructured data. It is easy to use and has the ability to scale up to meet your needs.

Azure storage blob is perfect for storing data that you want to keep permanently and that you don’t need to access frequently.

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