How to create Azure Blob storage on Microsoft Azure and get connection string

Created at: 08.06.2024 17:40:59
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Azure Blob Storage is a service for storing large amounts of unstructured data. Follow these steps to create an Azure Blob Storage account.

Prerequisites

A Microsoft Azure account. If you don't have one, you can create it at azure.microsoft.com.

Step 1: Sign in to the Azure Portal

  1. Open your preferred web browser and navigate to the Azure Portal.
  2. Sign in with your Azure account credentials.

Step 2: Create a Storage Account

  1. In the Azure Portal, click the Create a resource button in the left-hand navigation menu.
  2. In the search bar, type Storage account and select Storage account from the drop-down list.
  3. Click the Create button.

Step 3: Configure the Storage Account

  1. Fill in the following details:
    • Subscription: Select the Azure subscription you want to use.
    • Resource group: Select an existing resource group or create a new one.
    • Storage account name: Enter a unique name for your storage account. The name must be unique across all existing storage account names in Azure. Save it for later.
    • Region: Choose the Azure region where you want the storage account to be created. It's usually best to choose a region close to you or your customers to reduce latency.
    • Performance: Select the desired performance tier (Standard or Premium).
    • Replication: Choose the desired replication option (e.g., LRS, GRS, RA-GRS).
  2. Click the Review + create button at the bottom of the page.

Step 4: Review and Create

  1. Review your settings to ensure everything is correct.
  2. Click the Create button to create the storage account.

Step 5: Create a Container

  1. Once the storage account is created, navigate to the storage account in the Azure Portal.
  2. In the left-hand menu, under Data storage, click Containers.
  3. Click the + Container button to create a new container.
  4. Enter a name for the container and save it for later.
  5. Click the Create button to create the container.

Step 6: Get credentials

  1. In the Storage Account page, click the Access keys tab in the left-hand navigation menu.
  2. You should see two keys there, so press the Show button next to Input of Connection string of the first key
  3. Copy this key and save it along with the container name for later use

All DONE! You can now proceed to create a backup according to the backup type:

Additional Resources

For more detailed information, refer to the Azure Blob Storage Documentation.

Conclusion

You have successfully created an Azure Blob Storage account and a new user with permissions to access it. You can now start uploading data to your Blob Storage and manage it according to your requirements.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to consult the Azure documentation or reach out to Azure support for assistance.