Explore Azure Storage
About this guide
Scenario
In this scenario, you’ll see how to provision an Azure Storage account in your Azure subscription, and explore the various ways you can use it to store data.
Tasks and Job Skills
Task 1: Provision an Azure Storage account
Task 2: Explore blob storage
Task 3: Explore Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
Task 4: Explore Azure Files
Task 5: Explore Azure Tables
As organizations around the world migrate solutions to the cloud, the ability to manage cloud-based data storage and processing opens diverse opportunities in numerous industries.
Career Connections
With the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions for data storage and processing, professionals with the skills from this series can pursue job prospects in roles such as Cloud Data Administrators, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Cloud Solution Architects, and Data Scientists.
As of 2025, average salaries for data-related roles in the United States range from $62,136 for entry-level Cloud Data Administrators to $156,322 for mid-career Data Scientists, with roles such as Data Analysts, Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Cloud Solution Architects offering competitive pay based on experience and qualifications. Please note that these figures are approximate, derived from online sources, and can vary based on factors such as location, industry, and company size.
