Implementing Azure CDN with Blob Storage

Module 2: Assignment - 4

Tasks To Be Performed:

1. Create a Storage account, and upload some files in Blob storage
2. Create a CDN profile
3. Create an endpoint and connect to the Azure Blob to access the files uploaded

Step 1: Create a Storage Account and Upload Files to Blob Storage §

1. I’ll re-use a Storage Account:

   • In the Azure Portal, I navigate to “Storage accounts” and select hectorstorage12345 (used in Assignment 3) from the list of available storage accounts.

2. I Upload Files to Blob Storage:

   • I open the storage account and navigate to the “Blobs” section.

   • I create a new container by clicking ”+ Container”. I provide a name mycontainer and set the public access level ”Blob“.

   • After creating the container, I open it and click “Upload” to upload files from my computer to the Blob container.

     
     

Step 2: Create a CDN Profile §

1. Register CDN in subscription:

   • To register a CDN in my subscription, I first go to the search bar and type ‘subscriptions’. I then locate and select the subscription I am using. Next, I search for ‘Resource Providers’ and select it. After that, I search for ‘CDN’, where I’m likely to find an option like Microsoft.CDN. I select this option and then click ‘Register’.
     
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2. I Create a CDN Profile:

   • In the Azure Portal, I search for “CDN” and find “Front Door and CDN profiles” click “+Create”.

   • I select “Explore other offerings” and “Azure CDN Standard from Microsoft (classic)”

   • I fill in the necessary details, including a unique name myCDNProfile for the CDN profile, and select my pricing tier.

   • I finalize the creation of the CDN profile.

Step 3: Create a CDN Endpoint and Connect to Azure Blob Storage §

1. I Create a CDN Endpoint:
   • In the newly created CDN profile, I add an endpoint.
   • For the “Origin type,” I select “Storage” and choose the hectorstorage12345 storage account and the specific container I used or created.
   • I complete the setup

• I click on the Endpoint to copy it’s “Endpoint hostname”
  

• I take the “Endpoint hostname” + /mycontainer/chest.png and test in the browser

Success