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| Define data lifecycle management in Azure | Automating data movement between storage tiers based on usage patterns or policies |
| Define scalability in data storage | The ability to handle increasing amounts of data and traffic efficiently |
| Explain the concept of Event Grid integration with Blob Storage | Enables event-driven architectures by firing events when changes occur in Blob Storage |
| How are access tiers in Blob Storage chosen programmatically | By configuring policies based on usage patterns or accessing frequency |
| How can Cosmos DB ensure global availability | By replicating data across multiple regions |
| How can you optimize costs in Azure storage solutions | By selecting appropriate storage tiers and cleaning up unused resources |
| How do redundancy options like LRS and GRS differ | LRS stores data in one data center; GRS replicates data to another region |
| How does Azure Archive Storage differ from cold storage | Archive storage is for rarely accessed data with higher latency, while cold storage is for infrequently accessed data with lower latency |
| How does Azure Backup integrate with Blob Storage | Azure Backup uses Blob Storage to securely store recovery points for resources |
| How does Azure provide data security | Through encryption at rest and in transit, and access controls |
| How does Azure Storage SLA ensure reliability | Guarantees uptime and data availability based on specific service tiers |
| What are Managed Disks in Azure | Highly durable and scalable disk storage for virtual machines |
| What does redundancy ensure in storage solutions | Availability and reliability by duplicating data across systems |
| What is Azure Blob Storage Data Lake used for | Storing and analyzing large-scale datasets for big data solutions |
| What is Azure Blob Storage used for | Storing unstructured data such as images and documents |
| What is Azure File Storage used for | Providing fully managed file shares accessible via SMB protocol |
| What is Cosmos DB in Azure | A globally distributed multi-model database service |
| What is Data Encryption Key (DEK) in Azure | A per-blob key used to encrypt individual objects in Blob Storage |
| What is geo-replication in Azure SQL Database | Replicating data across multiple geographic locations for redundancy and availability |
| What is premium storage tier used for | High-performance workloads requiring low latency and high throughput |
| What is the advantage of using Azure Files for SMB support | Enables on-premises applications to share files seamlessly with Azure-based services |
| What is the Azure Import/Export service | A physical data transfer solution to move large amounts of data to or from Azure using hard drives |
| What is the benefit of using Managed Service for Azure Storage | Reduces management overhead with automated updates and built-in high availability |
| What is the difference between hot and cold Blob storage tiers | Hot tier is for frequently accessed data; cold tier is for infrequently accessed data |
| What is the difference between read-access GRS and GRS | Read-access GRS allows read-only access to the secondary region, while GRS does not |
| What is the key benefit of Cosmos DB's multi-model support | Allows developers to use different data models such as document, key-value, and graph in a single database service |
| What is the primary use case for Azure Table Storage | Storing structured data in key-value pairs |
| What is the purpose of a shared access signature (SAS) | Provides secure delegated access to storage resources for specific time frames |
| What is the purpose of Azure Queue Storage | To store and deliver messages between application components asynchronously |
| What is the purpose of Azure Storage Explorer | A tool to manage and access Azure storage data like blobs, files, and tables |
| What is the purpose of lifecycle management in storage | Automatically moving data to lower-cost tiers to optimize costs over time |
| What is Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS) | A redundancy option that replicates data across three availability zones within a region |
| What type of data is best suited for Blob storage | Large files, streaming media, backups, and log files |
| When is Azure Disk Storage ideal | For high IOPS workloads such as databases and transactional applications |
| When should you use Azure Data Box | For transferring massive data to Azure when using the network isn’t feasible |
| When should you use SQL Databases in Azure | When structured and relational data storage is required |
| When would you use Azure SQL Managed Instance | For fully managed SQL Server in the cloud with built-in high availability |
| Why is data partitioning important in Cosmos DB | Improves performance by distributing data across partitions |
| Why use Cosmos DB over SQL Server for high scalability needs | Cosmos DB offers horizontal scaling and global distribution |
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How are access tiers in Blob Storage chosen programmatically
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By configuring policies based on usage patterns or accessing frequency
Front
What is Cosmos DB in Azure
Back
A globally distributed multi-model database service
Front
What is Azure Blob Storage Data Lake used for
Back
Storing and analyzing large-scale datasets for big data solutions
Front
What is the benefit of using Managed Service for Azure Storage
Back
Reduces management overhead with automated updates and built-in high availability
Front
How do redundancy options like LRS and GRS differ
Back
LRS stores data in one data center; GRS replicates data to another region
Front
When is Azure Disk Storage ideal
Back
For high IOPS workloads such as databases and transactional applications
Front
What is the key benefit of Cosmos DB's multi-model support
Back
Allows developers to use different data models such as document, key-value, and graph in a single database service
Front
When should you use Azure Data Box
Back
For transferring massive data to Azure when using the network isn’t feasible
Front
Define data lifecycle management in Azure
Back
Automating data movement between storage tiers based on usage patterns or policies
Front
What is the advantage of using Azure Files for SMB support
Back
Enables on-premises applications to share files seamlessly with Azure-based services
Front
Define scalability in data storage
Back
The ability to handle increasing amounts of data and traffic efficiently
Front
What is Azure File Storage used for
Back
Providing fully managed file shares accessible via SMB protocol
Front
What is the primary use case for Azure Table Storage
Back
Storing structured data in key-value pairs
Front
Explain the concept of Event Grid integration with Blob Storage
Back
Enables event-driven architectures by firing events when changes occur in Blob Storage
Front
What is the difference between read-access GRS and GRS
Back
Read-access GRS allows read-only access to the secondary region, while GRS does not
Front
How does Azure provide data security
Back
Through encryption at rest and in transit, and access controls
Front
What type of data is best suited for Blob storage
Back
Large files, streaming media, backups, and log files
Front
What is the purpose of lifecycle management in storage
Back
Automatically moving data to lower-cost tiers to optimize costs over time
Front
What are Managed Disks in Azure
Back
Highly durable and scalable disk storage for virtual machines
Front
How does Azure Archive Storage differ from cold storage
Back
Archive storage is for rarely accessed data with higher latency, while cold storage is for infrequently accessed data with lower latency
Front
What is the purpose of Azure Storage Explorer
Back
A tool to manage and access Azure storage data like blobs, files, and tables
Front
What does redundancy ensure in storage solutions
Back
Availability and reliability by duplicating data across systems
Front
What is Data Encryption Key (DEK) in Azure
Back
A per-blob key used to encrypt individual objects in Blob Storage
Front
Why use Cosmos DB over SQL Server for high scalability needs
Back
Cosmos DB offers horizontal scaling and global distribution
Front
When would you use Azure SQL Managed Instance
Back
For fully managed SQL Server in the cloud with built-in high availability
Front
How does Azure Storage SLA ensure reliability
Back
Guarantees uptime and data availability based on specific service tiers
Front
How does Azure Backup integrate with Blob Storage
Back
Azure Backup uses Blob Storage to securely store recovery points for resources
Front
Why is data partitioning important in Cosmos DB
Back
Improves performance by distributing data across partitions
Front
What is the purpose of a shared access signature (SAS)
Back
Provides secure delegated access to storage resources for specific time frames
Front
What is geo-replication in Azure SQL Database
Back
Replicating data across multiple geographic locations for redundancy and availability
Front
What is the Azure Import/Export service
Back
A physical data transfer solution to move large amounts of data to or from Azure using hard drives
Front
How can you optimize costs in Azure storage solutions
Back
By selecting appropriate storage tiers and cleaning up unused resources
Front
When should you use SQL Databases in Azure
Back
When structured and relational data storage is required
Front
What is the purpose of Azure Queue Storage
Back
To store and deliver messages between application components asynchronously
Front
What is premium storage tier used for
Back
High-performance workloads requiring low latency and high throughput
Front
What is Zone Redundant Storage (ZRS)
Back
A redundancy option that replicates data across three availability zones within a region
Front
What is Azure Blob Storage used for
Back
Storing unstructured data such as images and documents
Front
How can Cosmos DB ensure global availability
Back
By replicating data across multiple regions
Front
What is the difference between hot and cold Blob storage tiers
Back
Hot tier is for frequently accessed data; cold tier is for infrequently accessed data
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This deck covers Azure storage options like Blob storage, SQL databases, Cosmos DB, and ensuring storage solutions align with business needs such as scalability and redundancy.