Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage is Microsoft’s scalable object storage solution for the cloud, ideal for storing large amounts of unstructured data. In Blober, Azure paths use:
container-name/path/to/blob.extCapabilities
Section titled “Capabilities”- ✅ Browse containers and blobs
- ✅ Upload files
- ✅ Download files
- ✅ Delete files
- ✅ Copy between containers
- ✅ Move blobs
- ✅ Change blob tier (Hot/Cool/Cold/Archive)
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- An Azure account (create one free)
- An Azure Storage account
- Storage account access keys or connection string
Required credentials
Section titled “Required credentials”Connection string
Section titled “Connection string”- Option key:
connectionString - Format: A connection string containing account name, key, and endpoint
Example:
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=myaccount;AccountKey=mykey;EndpointSuffix=core.windows.netOptional settings
Section titled “Optional settings”Storage tier
Section titled “Storage tier”- Option key:
storageTier - Default:
Cool - Values:
Hot,Cool,Cold,Archive
Access tier guidance:
| Tier | Use Case | Retrieval Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hot | Frequently accessed data | Lowest |
| Cool | Infrequently accessed (30+ days) | Low |
| Cold | Rarely accessed (90+ days) | Medium |
| Archive | Long-term backup (180+ days) | Highest |
Setup (Azure Portal)
Section titled “Setup (Azure Portal)”1. Create a Storage Account
Section titled “1. Create a Storage Account”- Go to Azure Portal
- Search for “Storage accounts”
- Click “Create”
- Fill in:
- Subscription: Your Azure subscription
- Resource group: Create new or use existing
- Storage account name: Unique name (e.g.,
mybloberstorage) - Region: Choose closest to you
- Performance: Standard (or Premium for high-performance needs)
- Redundancy: LRS (locally redundant) for cost savings
- Click “Review + create” => “Create”
2. Get Connection String
Section titled “2. Get Connection String”- Open your Storage account in Azure Portal
- In the left menu, go to Security + networking => Access keys
- Click “Show” next to key1
- Copy the Connection string (not just the key)
3. Configure in Blober
Section titled “3. Configure in Blober”- In Blober, go to Workflows => New Workflow
- Select Azure Blob Storage as source or destination
- Paste the connection string
- Test the connection by browsing
- Move infrequently accessed data to Cool or Archive tiers