Getting Started with Azure Blob Storage | Data Exposed: MVP Edition

In this episode of Data Exposed: MVP Edition with Anna Hoffman and Indira Bandari, we will be exploring the basics of Azure Blob Storage, a cloud-based storage service for unstructured data. It provides a simple and secure way to store data and offers features like redundancy, scalability, and accessibility.

We will discuss how to create a storage account, define containers, upload files and access data using Azure portal.

00:23 – Introductions
01:21 – Why should Data Professionals care about Blob Storage?
02:17 – What is Azure Blob Storage and how does it work?
05:40 – Demo of Storage Accounts and accessing Blob Storage
12:30 – Final tips and tricks
12:57 – Closing

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About Indira Bandari:
I have a Masters degree in Statistics and have over 18 years of experience in designing and developing datawarehouses and analytical solutions.

I am a co-organiser of the NZ Business Intelligence – Power BI User Group and Auckland Artificial Intelligence Meetups. I am also an international Speaker at various events and conferences.

Volunteering and sharing my knowledge is my passion. In my pass time I teach game development for primary school kids. I have started teaching about databases and Power BI to 10 -15 year old kids and amaze myself at the creativity the younger generation is capable of.

About MVPs:

Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals, or MVPs, are technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the community. They are always on the “bleeding edge” and have an unstoppable urge to get their hands on new, exciting technologies. They have very deep knowledge of Microsoft products and services, while also being able to bring together diverse platforms, products and solutions, to solve real world problems. MVPs make up a global community of over 4,000 technical experts and community leaders across 90 countries/regions and are driven by their passion, community spirit, and quest for knowledge. Above all and in addition to their amazing technical abilities, MVPs are always willing to help others – that’s what sets them apart. Learn more: https://aka.ms/mvpprogram

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