Storage and Data Solutions Flashcards
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate AZ-204 Flashcards
| Front | Back |
| Azure Blob Storage encryption method | Data is encrypted at rest and during transit using AES-256 |
| Azure Blob Storage is optimized for | Storing unstructured data such as text and binary data |
| Azure SQL Database scaling options | Vertical scaling and elastic database pools |
| Difference between Block Blob and Append Blob | Block Blob is for regular binary data; Append Blob is optimized for logs |
| Difference between Cool and Hot tiers in Blob Storage | Cool tier is for infrequent access and Hot tier for frequent access |
| Difference between SQL Database and SQL Managed Instance | Managed Instance supports full SQL Server features whereas SQL Database is platform-managed PaaS |
| How to control access to Azure file shares | Azure AD and role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Key feature of Azure Cosmos DB | Multi-region writes and low-latency responses |
| Maximum size of a single blob in Blob Storage | 200 TiB |
| Primary purpose of Azure Cosmos DB | Globally distributed, multi-model database service |
| Purpose of Shared Access Signatures (SAS) | Securely delegate access to storage resources without sharing account keys |
| Recommended tool for managing SQL databases in Azure | Azure Data Studio or SQL Server Management Studio |
| Replication options in Azure Storage | LRS, ZRS, GRS, and RA-GRS |
| What is a Storage Account in Azure | A container for storing data including blobs, files, queues, and tables |
| What is Azure File Share used for | Managed file storage service that can be accessed via SMB protocol |
| What is LRS in Azure Storage | Locally Redundant Storage replicates data within a single region |
About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the Microsoft Azure Developer Associate exam focus on the core Azure storage services you must know. Review how Azure Blob Storage handles unstructured data, compare Hot and Cool access tiers, and recall limits such as the 200-TiB maximum blob size. Cards also highlight replication options like LRS, ZRS, GRS, and RA-GRS so you can match durability strategies to scenario questions.
The deck continues with database and security topics for the test. Drill multi-region writes in Azure Cosmos DB, vertical versus elastic pool scaling in Azure SQL Database, and the distinctions between SQL Database and Managed Instance. Practice managing shared access signatures, RBAC, and AES-256 encryption to secure files and blobs, and remember tools such as Azure Data Studio for administration.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Azure Blob Storage
- Tiering & Replication
- Azure Cosmos DB
- Azure SQL scalability
- File Shares & Access
- Storage security & SAS