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Azure Blob Storage Filesystem Documentation

The Azure Blob Storage Filesystem allows you to connect to a Blob Storage container and use it as a filesystem within Alumio.

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Configuration

FieldDescription
ContainerName of the storage container. The container must exist before it can be used.
AuthenticationThe authentication method to use. Supported options are connection string or shared key. See Connection Methods for details.
Connection stringThe connection string provided by Azure Storage. This can be based on an access key or a SAS token.
Storage URLThe URL of your Azure Blob Storage account. It should include your account name, for example https://companyname.blob.core.windows.net.
Azure account nameThe name of the Azure Storage account you want to connect to.
Azure shared keyThe shared key for your Azure Storage account.

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Connection Methods

You can connect to your Azure Storage account using one of the following methods:
  • Connection string
  • Shared key
A connection string can be created in the Azure portal. It allows access using either a shared access signature (SAS) or access keys.
  • A SAS token can be configured with limited scope, such as read-only access and restricted permissions.
  • Access keys provide full access to the storage account.

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Retrieve a Connection String Using Access Keys

  1. Go to https://portal.azure.com
  2. Open your Storage Account
  3. In the left menu, navigate to:
    Security + networking > Access keys
  4. Locate the following:
    • Key1 and Key2
    • Connection string
  5. Click Show keys if they are hidden
  6. Copy the connection string

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Create a Connection String Using a SAS Token

Use a SAS token if you want to limit permissions, set an expiry date, or restrict access by IP address.
  1. Go to https://portal.azure.com
  2. Open your Storage Account
  3. In the left menu, navigate to:
    Security + networking > Shared access signature
  4. Configure the settings:
    • Enable Blob under Allowed services
    • Select the required permissions such as read or write
    • Set the start and expiry date
  5. Click Generate SAS and connection string
  6. Copy the generated connection string

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Shared Key

If a connection string is not available, you can connect using a shared key. You will need the following details:
  • Account name
  • Shared key
  • Container name
The account name and shared key can be found in the Azure portal:
  1. Go to https://portal.azure.com
  2. Open your Storage Account
  3. In the left menu, navigate to:
    Security + networking > Access keys
  4. Copy the account name and one of the shared keys