2Implement and Manage Storage

• 2.1Storage Accounts and Redundancy

  Understand the four services a storage account groups (Blob, Files, Queue, Table) and the redundancy options that protect data (LRS / ZRS / GRS).

• 2.2Blob Access Tiers and Lifecycle

  Understand cost optimization with Blob access tiers (Hot/Cool/Archive) and automatic tiering/deletion via lifecycle management policies.

• 2.3Storage Access and Azure Files

  Understand ways to access storage (access keys, SAS, Entra ID + RBAC) and SMB/NFS file shares via Azure Files.