What is the primary purpose of creating a storage account in Azure?

The primary purpose of creating a storage account in Azure is to store and manage data in the cloud. Storage accounts provide a secure and scalable way to hold different types of data, such as blobs (files), queues, tables, and files, which can be accessed and managed from anywhere with internet connectivity. Utilizing a storage account allows organizations to take advantage of Azure's cloud capabilities, including redundancy, security, and accessibility.

While managing network configurations, creating virtual machines, or synchronizing files with on-premises servers are important tasks within Azure, they do not encapsulate the central function of a storage account. Instead, these functions can be accomplished through other Azure services and features, making storage accounts specifically focused on data management in the cloud. This differentiation highlights why option B is the primary purpose of a storage account.