Configuring Azure Files and Azure Blob storage
In the following section, we will work through an example of how we can create file shares and blob storage on a storage account.
Creating an Azure file share
In the following exercise, we will create a file share named test and demonstrate connectivity to this on a Windows system. Proceed as follows:
- On our EXPLORER screen in Azure Storage Explorer, right-click File Shares and click Create File Share, as illustrated in the following screenshot:
Figure 6.26 – Using Storage Explorer: Create File Share
- A folder icon will be propagated at the bottom of File Shares; you can type in the name
test, as illustrated in the following screenshot, and press the Enter button on your keyboard:
Figure 6.27 – Creating a file share
Top Tip
Creating a file share on Azure will prompt for a quota size. A quota is a limit on the amount of storage that can be consumed...
