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Azure Storage

Planning and Design

Assess storage requirements (capacity, performance, scalability)

Determine data redundancy and availability needs

Choose the appropriate storage type (Blob, File, Table, Queue)

Define data lifecycle management and retention policies

Establish compliance and security requirements

Setup and Configuration

Create an Azure Storage account

Select the correct performance tier (Standard vs. Premium)

Configure access tiers (Hot, Cool, Archive)

Set up containers for Blob storage, shares for File storage, etc.

Implement network configuration (Firewalls, Virtual Networks)

Here are some additional steps that could fit within the "Setup and Configuration" section of a New Azure Storage checklist

Enable soft delete for Blob storage to protect against accidental deletion

Configure replication settings (LRS, GRS, RA-GRS, ZRS) based on data redundancy needs

Set up lifecycle management policies for automated tiering and deletion of blobs

Enable Azure Blob indexing for improved search capabilities if needed

Configure Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 features if using Data Lake capabilities

Implement Azure Private Link for private access to Azure Storage

Set up Azure Storage Firewall rules to restrict access by IP address

Configure Shared Access Signatures (SAS) for granular access control

Enable logging and diagnostics for storage accounts to track usage and performance

Set up Azure Monitor alerts for storage account metrics (e.g., capacity, ingress/egress)

Configure Azure Active Directory (AAD) integration for role-based access control (RBAC)

Establish data transfer methods (e.g., AzCopy, Azure Data Box) for initial data migration if applicable

Security and Access Control

Enable secure transfer (HTTPS)

Configure role-based access control (RBAC)

Set up Shared Access Signatures (SAS) for limited access

Implement encryption at rest and in transit

Regularly review access logs and permissions

Here are some additional steps that could be included in the Security and Access Control section of your Azure Storage checklist

Implement Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) integration for enhanced identity management

Enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for accessing storage accounts

Restrict access to storage accounts using Virtual Network (VNet) service endpoints or private endpoints

Configure firewall rules to limit access to trusted IP addresses

Use Azure Key Vault to manage and store encryption keys securely

Enable Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) for Azure Storage accounts

Set up access policies for SAS tokens to control their validity period and permissions

Regularly audit and review Azure AD roles and permissions associated with storage accounts

Implement conditional access policies to enforce security requirements based on user location or device compliance

Use Azure Policy to enforce organization-wide security standards for storage accounts

Monitoring and Management

Enable Azure Monitor for storage metrics and logs

Set up alerts for performance and operational issues

Regularly check for and manage storage capacity

Implement backup and disaster recovery strategies

Review and optimize costs regularly

Here are some additional steps that could be included in the Monitoring and Management section of your Azure Storage checklist

Conduct regular audits of access logs to ensure compliance and security

Set up automated reporting for storage usage and performance metrics

Monitor the health and status of Azure Storage accounts using Azure Service Health

Implement tagging for resources to facilitate better management and cost tracking

Review and adjust redundancy settings based on changing business needs

Schedule periodic reviews of data retention policies to ensure compliance and efficiency

Utilize Azure Storage Analytics to gain insights into access patterns and performance

Set up and configure Azure Policy to enforce governance rules on Azure Storage resources

Test the backup and disaster recovery processes regularly to ensure they function as intended

Monitor for and remediate any security vulnerabilities related to Azure Storage configurations

Optimization and Maintenance

Analyze performance and adjust configurations as needed

Use Azure Storage Explorer for management tasks

Regularly review and delete unused or obsolete data

Optimize data access patterns and performance

Stay updated with Azure Storage features and best practices

Documentation and Training

Document the architecture and configuration of the storage setup

Provide training for staff on Azure Storage usage and management

Create an incident response plan for storage-related issues

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base for troubleshooting tips

Review and update documentation regularly

This checklist is designed to help IT organizations systematically cover all critical aspects of managing Azure Storage effectively.

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