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A development team needs a single Azure Storage account for blob containers, Azure Files shares, and blob lifecycle rules. The account must support standard performance and allow future use of access tiers. Which account kind should you create?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
BlobStorage because it is optimized for blobs and supports lifecycle management.
BlobStorage supports blobs, but it does not provide the full general-purpose feature set needed for Azure Files shares and broader storage scenarios.
B
Best answer
StorageV2 because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and access tiers.
StorageV2 is the correct choice because it is the general-purpose v2 account type. It supports blob containers, Azure Files shares, blob access tiers, lifecycle management rules, and the standard capabilities used in most Azure administration scenarios. It is also the recommended account type when a team wants one storage account for multiple storage services and operational features.
C
Distractor review
FileStorage because it is designed for file shares and can also host blob lifecycle rules.
FileStorage is specialized for premium Azure Files and does not provide the blob-oriented lifecycle features or broad service mix required in this scenario.
D
Distractor review
BlockBlobStorage because it provides the best performance for lifecycle policies and file shares.
BlockBlobStorage is intended for high-performance block blob workloads. It does not support Azure Files shares, so it cannot satisfy the requirement for one account that hosts both services.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: StorageV2 because it supports blobs, Azure Files, lifecycle management, and access tiers. — StorageV2 is the best fit because it is the general-purpose storage account type for day-to-day Azure operations. It supports blob containers, Azure Files shares, lifecycle management, and the access tier features that teams commonly need for cost and data retention control. Choosing it avoids the limitations of specialized account types such as FileStorage or BlockBlobStorage, which are focused on narrower workload patterns. Why others are wrong: BlobStorage and BlockBlobStorage are limited to blob-focused use cases, and neither supports Azure Files shares. FileStorage is dedicated to Azure Files and is not the right account type when the same account must also host blobs, lifecycle rules, and access tiers. StorageV2 is the only option that cleanly covers the full requirement set.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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