Querying data in Table Storage

To query data in Table Storage, you will need a simple application (it can be a console application) and an SDK for this service. You will also need an instance of Azure Storage—it can be either the one provisioned in Azure, or a local one, if you installed Storage Emulator.

To get started with Storage Emulator, simply search for an executable (for example, Start | type Storage Emulator) and run it. It will initially create a database for storing data and run in the background, so you will not have to worry about accidentally closing it.

To get started, we have to install the WindowsAzure.Storage package using NuGet Package Manager. It has everything that is needed to start working with Azure Storage in .NET. ...

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