How to create an Azure Storage Account?

Introduction 

In this article, we will explore the process of creating an Azure Storage Account. Azure Storage is a versatile and scalable solution offered by Microsoft Azure, providing secure and durable storage for various data types. Whether you are a developer, an IT professional, or someone interested in cloud storage, this guide will walk you through the step-by-step procedure of creating an Azure Storage Account, enabling you to leverage the power of Azure's storage capabilities for your data storage needs. 

Step 1. Log into the Azure Portal using portal.azure.com. 

Step 2. Search for Storage accounts in the global search bar and click on the Storage accounts. 

Step 3. On the Storage accounts, click on + Create to create a new Storage account. 

Step 4. Select the relevant subscription and the resource group. Provide a name for the Storage Account, and select the Region, Relevant Performance, and Redundancy. Then click on the Review button. 

Step 5. Click on Create to deploy the Storage account. 

Step 6. You will see that your storage account has been successfully deployed. 

Step 7. Click the Go to Resource button to check the storage account details. 

Summary 

In this article, we learned how to create an Azure Storage Account using the Azure portal; kindly use the comments section if you need clarification. In our next articles, we will learn how to deploy an Azure storage account using PowerShell and Bicep.