AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Files Versus Blobs

The video tutorial explains Azure file shares, which are fully managed and accessible via the SMB protocol. It covers deployment options on various operating systems and introduces Azure Filesync for caching. The tutorial also provides guidance on choosing between file shares, blobs, and disks, emphasizing the importance of considering access methods and pricing. Azure files allow shared access across multiple VMs, while Azure disks are exclusive to a single VM.

What protocol is used to access Azure File shares?

• SMB

• FTP

• HTTP

• NFS

What feature allows Windows file shares to be cached on Windows servers?

• Azure Filesync

• Azure Blob Storage

• Azure Disk Storage

• Azure File Sync

What is the main difference between Azure files and Azure blobs in terms of access?

• Files are accessed through shares, blobs through containers

• Files are accessed through containers, blobs through shares

• Both are accessed through shares

• Both are accessed through containers

What is a key characteristic of Azure disks compared to Azure files?

• Azure disks are exclusive to a single virtual machine

• Azure disks can be shared across multiple virtual machines

• Azure disks are cheaper than Azure files

• Azure disks are only for Linux

When should one consider pricing in relation to Azure storage features?

• When selecting which storage feature to use

• When accessing files

• When deploying virtual machines

• When using Azure services