AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Authorization Options

The video tutorial discusses various methods for authorizing access to storage resources in Azure. It covers Active Directory integration, which allows for centralized authentication and role-based access control. Shared key authorization is explained as a method using account access keys to create encrypted signatures. Shared Access Signatures (SAS) are introduced as a way to delegate access with specific permissions and time constraints. Finally, the video addresses anonymous access, allowing public read access to containers and blobs, useful for web applications.

What is the purpose of authorization in a storage account?

Explain the role of Active Directory in authorizing requests to a storage account.

What are shared access signatures (SAS) and how do they work?

Describe the concept of anonymous access to containers and blobs.

In what scenarios would you want to enable public access to a BLOB resource?