Blob, Files, Disks, Queues, Tables and Data Lake Storage Gen2 explained in simple terms — with when to use each, redundancy options and how pricing works. This Types of Azure Data Storage guide keeps it simple.
✍️ Azure Trainings trainers⏱ 4 min read📅 Updated 11 October 2026
Azure has a storage service for every need: Blob Storage for files and media, Azure Files for shared folders, Disk Storage for virtual machines, Queue and Table storage for apps, and Data Lake Storage Gen2 for big data analytics. Pick the right type and access tier to get good performance at the lowest cost. This Types of Azure Data Storage guide explains each part in simple steps.
Managed file shares over SMB or NFS — like a network drive.
Use for: replacing file servers
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3 · Disk Storage
Managed disks for VMs: Premium SSD, Standard SSD, Standard HDD, Ultra Disk.
Use for: VM operating systems and data
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4 · Queue Storage
Messages between parts of an app for background jobs.
Use for: asynchronous processing
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5 · Table Storage
Simple NoSQL key-value store. Cosmos DB offers a Table API with more features.
Use for: simple structured data
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6 · Data Lake Storage Gen2
Blob Storage with a hierarchical namespace, built for big data analytics. Keep this in mind when you plan for Types of Azure Data Storage.
Use for: Databricks, Synapse, Fabric
Decide
Which storage should you choose?
↔️ Swipe the table sideways
If you need to store…UseImages, videos, backups, logsBlob StorageShared folders for teams or appsAzure FilesA VM’s operating system and dataManaged DisksMessages for background jobsQueue StorageSimple key-value recordsTable Storage (or Cosmos DB)Big data for analytics and AIADLS Gen2
✅ Quick test: if you are building a data engineering project, you almost always start with ADLS Gen2.
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• Use lifecycle rules to move old data to Cool or Archive automatically
• Use private endpoints and RBAC instead of shared keys
• Turn on soft delete for important containers
• Use ADLS Gen2 folders for Bronze, Silver and Gold layers
✕ Keeping rarely used data in the Hot tier
✕ Using Archive for data you need quickly
✕ Sharing storage account keys in code
✕ Choosing LRS for business-critical data
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Yes. This Types of Azure Data Storage guide is reviewed by our trainers and was last updated in October 2026.
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Based on what we teach in our batches and see in real projects. Last updated 11 October 2026. We review this Types of Azure Data Storage guide regularly. Spotted something outdated? Tell us on WhatsApp.
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