Correct Answer: Configure a Blob Lifecycle Management policy with rules to transition blobs to Cool tier after 30 days and delete after 90 days
Azure Blob Storage Lifecycle Management policies allow you to define rules that automatically transition blob access tiers (Hot → Cool → Archive) or delete blobs based on age or la...
Correct Answer
Configure a Blob Lifecycle Management policy with rules to transition blobs to Cool tier after 30 days and delete after 90 days
Why This Answer Is Correct
Azure Blob Storage Lifecycle Management policies allow you to define rules that automatically transition blob access tiers (Hot → Cool → Archive) or delete blobs based on age or last-modified date, fully managed without custom code.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Blob Storage — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204). Understanding Azure Blob Storage is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.
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