Getting started with Azure Blob Storage
This page contains information to help you get started with Azure Blob Storage in Semarchy xDI.
Metadata Configuration
The first step is to create a Azure Blob Storage Metadata.
Launch the Metadata creation wizard, select the appropriate Metadata in the list and follow the wizard.
Next step is to set the connection properties on the root node, as in the below example:
The following properties are available:
Property | Description | Example |
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Name |
A label for the Blob Storage |
Microsoft Azure Blob Storage |
Storage Endpoint Url |
URL of the Azure Blob Storage Account endpoint. |
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Storage Shared Access Signature |
The Shared Access Signature (SAS) of the Azure Storage account. |
sv=2015-07-08&sig=<sig>&spr=https&st=2016-04-12T03%3A24%3A31Z&se=2016-04-13T03%3A29%3A31Z&srt=s&ss=bf&sp=rwl |
Perform storage operations
To perform operations on a container:
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Create a Process
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From the Process Palette, add the "TOOL Azure Storage Operation"
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Define the parameters accordingly to your requirements
The complete documentation of each parameter can be found directly on the tool, in its description.
Below, an example with the put file operation:
Sample project
The Microsoft Azure component is distributed with sample projects that contain various examples and files. Use these projects to better understand how the component works, and to get a head start on implementing it in your projects.
Refer to Install components to learn about importing sample projects.