Create Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Step-by-Step Guide to Create Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 provides scalable and secure cloud storage solutions optimized for big data analytics. This guide will take you through the process of creating an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 account in the Azure portal.

Step 1: Log in to the Azure Portal

Go to portal.azure.com and log in with your credentials.

Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create resources in your Azure subscription. Once logged in, you'll be directed to the Azure dashboard.

Step 2: Create a Storage Account

Navigate to "Storage Accounts" and click "Create".

Select a subscription and resource group, then provide a name for your storage account. Ensure you choose the region that is closest to your business location to minimize latency.

  • Storage account name: Enter a globally unique name for your storage account.
  • Region: Select your preferred Azure region.
  • Performance: Choose "Standard" for most cases or "Premium" if you need higher performance.
  • Redundancy: Choose "Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)" for lower cost, or "Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS)" for higher availability.

Step 3: Enable Data Lake Storage Gen2

Enable the "Hierarchical namespace" option.

This option is essential for enabling Data Lake Storage Gen2 features, such as directory and file-level security. Under the "Advanced" tab, check the box for "Enable hierarchical namespace".

Step 4: Review and Create

Review your configurations and click "Create".

Once you’ve reviewed all the settings, click on "Review + Create" and then confirm by clicking "Create". The storage account will be provisioned in a few minutes.

Step 5: Access Your Data Lake Storage

Once created, go to your new storage account.

From the storage account overview, you can now access Data Lake Storage Gen2 features. Use the "Containers" option under the "Data storage" section to start uploading files and organizing your data.

Conclusion

By following this step-by-step guide, you have successfully created an Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 account. You can now store and manage large datasets efficiently and leverage the power of Azure’s analytics services.