Configuring access tiers in Blob Storage

Blob Storage is a service that you can use to store any data, meaning there are not many various parameters that refer to the uploaded files in terms of their structure or characteristics. However, there are a few different use cases that can be covered by this service:

• Generic storage for applications
• Storage for backup files
• Storage for archived files
• Storage for logs

Note that some of those scenarios may expect different performance tiers as the way uploaded files are modified and used will be different. For instance, let’s say you’re using Azure Storage for storing backup files. Backups are files that in most cases are quite big, but what’s more important is that most of the time, you just upload them and rarely use them. It’s a perfect example of a storage solution called cold storage. With Azure Storage, you can develop a solution that can be treated as either hot or cold storage....