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Yes, you need an Azure account to create and use a storage account in Azure. A storage account is a logical container for data objects in Azure, and it is associated with an Azure subscription.
To create a storage account, you need to have an active Azure subscription. If you don't have an Azure subscription, you can sign up for a free trial or purchase a subscription from the Azure website. Once you have an Azure subscription, you can create a storage account in the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI, or using Azure Resource Manager templates.
When you create a storage account, you can choose the pricing tier and performance level that best meets your needs. You can also configure various settings for your storage account, such as access tiers, replication options, and network settings.
Once you have created a storage account, you can use it to store and manage various types of data objects, such as blobs, files, queues, and tables. You can also use various Azure services and features that integrate with storage accounts, such as Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery, and Azure Functions.
In summary, you need an Azure account to create and use a storage account in Azure. A storage account is associated with an Azure subscription, and you can create and manage storage accounts using various Azure tools and services.
Understanding Azure Account, Subscription and Directory.
Storage account overview
Azure is a cloud computing platform and service offered by Microsoft. It provides a wide range of cloud-based services and features that enable organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications and services in the cloud.
Azure offers a variety of services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and more. These services can be used to develop and deploy applications, host websites, store and manage data, run virtual machines, and perform various other tasks.
Azure provides several benefits, including:
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Integration: Azure integrates with other Microsoft services and products, such as Office 365, Dynamics 365, and Power BI, as well as with third-party services and tools.
In summary, Azure is a cloud computing platform and service that provides a wide range of cloud-based services and features for building, deploying, and managing applications and services in the cloud. It offers several benefits, including scalability, flexibility, security, cost-effectiveness, and integration.
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