Create an Azure Blob Storage account
About this guide
Introduction
In this guide, you’ll see how to create a storage account, and then use it to work with blob storage files.
Job Skills
Task 1: Create a storage account
Task 2: Work with blob storage files
Azure Blob Storage is Microsoft's cloud-based object storage solution, designed to handle large volumes of unstructured data. It supports use cases such as serving images, streaming media, and storing files for disaster recovery, archiving, and data analysis.
As organizations around the world migrate solutions to the cloud, the ability to manage cloud-based resources and services opens doors in numerous industries.
Summary
Here’s a summary of what you will complete in this guide:
- Create a storage account
- Create a blob container
- Upload a blob file
Career Connections
Professionals with the skills from this series will have a solid foundation for pursuing entry-level roles such as Cloud Support Specialist, Junior Cloud Administrator, Technical Sales Representative, IT Support Technician, or Help Desk Technician.
As of 2025, entry-level salaries in the U.S. average $71,125 for Cloud Support Specialists, $63,244 for Junior Cloud Administrators, $50,442 for IT Support Technicians, and $48,540 for Help Desk Technicians. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
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