Azure Blob Storage connection

This topic provides a step-by-step tutorial for creating an Azure Blob Storage connection.

Prerequisites

• If you're new to Azure Blob Storage, start with the Microsoft documentation.

Create an Azure blob storage account and container

1. Follow the Microsoft documentation to create a Standard Azure Account.

important

Only Standard Azure accounts can use Azure Blob Storage Containers (Custom Filezones) with Data Integration, make sure to choose Standard in the Performance section.

2. Make sure all of the settings are correct before clicking Create. The creation of a Blob account may take a few minutes.

3. Click Go to resource.

4. Choose Containers (Alternatively, scroll down the main menu to Blob Service and select Containers).

5. In the upper left corner, click +Containers.

6. Enter a Name for the container.

7. From the Public access level drop-down menu, select Container.

8. Click Ok.

9. Go to Access Keys in the storage account menu.

10. Copy and Save your keys. When connecting to Azure Blob Storage in Data Integration, this will be used.

Connection procedure

1. Enter your Connection Name.
2. Enter the Account Name and Account Key.
3. Optional: Enter your SAS Token.

note

To create a SAS Token, consult the Microsoft documentation.

4. Use the Test Connection function to see if your connection is up to the task. If the connection succeeded, you can now use this connection in Data Integration.