Table Storage
Table storage in Azure is a NoSQL key-value store for semi-structured data, designed for use with structured data that doesn’t fit well into a traditional relational database. It provides a simple, scalable, and cost-effective way to store and retrieve large amounts of structured data.
Key Features of Table Storage
- Can store and retrieve billions of entities.
- Supports schemaless data storage, allowing for flexible and evolving data structures.
- Offers fast and predictable query performance for key-value and structured data.
- Pay-as-you-go pricing based on data usage and storage.
- Provides secure and fast access to data through REST APIs or client libraries.
- It can be integrated with other Azure services, such as Azure Functions and Azure Event Grid.
- Supports data encryption in transit and at rest, and role-based access control.
Applications of Table Storage
- Storing structured data, such as product catalogs, user profiles, and event logs.
- Storing session state for web applications and services.
- Storing and processing data for real-time analytics and reporting.
Types of Storage Account in Microsoft Azure
Pre-requisite: Storage Accounts
In Azure, the term “Storage type” refers to the different types of storage services offered by Azure to store data. These types of storage services vary in their performance, durability, and cost characteristics, and are designed to meet specific data storage needs.
The following are the main storage types in Azure:
- Blob Storage: Non-relational object storage service for unstructured data.
- File Storage: SMB-based file storage service for cloud or on-premises applications.
- Queue Storage: A service for storing and retrieving large numbers of messages for communication between microservices.
- Table Storage: A NoSQL key-value store for semi-structured data.
- Disk Storage: Managed disk storage for virtual machines.
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