Last updated on March 1, 2024
Azure Blob Storage Cheat Sheet
Objects in Blob Storage are accessible via:
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Azure Storage REST API
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Azure Powershell
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CLI
Types of Storage Account
Type |
Performance Tier |
Best used for |
General-Purpose v2 |
Standard |
Most scenarios use Blob Storage or one of the other Azure storage services. |
Block Blob |
Premium |
High transaction rates or that use smaller objects or require consistently low storage latency. |
Page Blob |
Premium |
Storing text or binary files, for uploading large files efficiently. |
Moving Data to Blob Storage
1. Azure Storage Data movement library
a. NET library for moving data between Azure Storage Services.
2. Azure Data Factory
a. Supports copying data to and from Blob Storage by using the account key, a shared access signature, a service principal, or managed identities for Azure resources.
3. BlobfuseÂ
a. A virtual file system driver for Azure Blob Storage.
4. Azure Data Box
a. For transferring on-premises data to Blob Storage.
5. Azure Import/Export Service
a. A way to import or export large amounts of data to and from your storage account using hard drives that you provide.