Azure Blob Storage™
The Azure Blob Storage™ North Connector allows you to store files in Microsoft Azure Blob Storage™ or Azure Data Lake Storage. This connector is ideal for cloud storage, data lakes, or integration with Azure services.
Example Use Cases:
- Cloud Data Storage: Store large volumes of unstructured data cost-effectively.
- Backup and Archiving: Securely archive OIBus data in Azure Blob Storage.
- Azure Ecosystem Integration: Use stored data with Azure services like Azure Functions, Logic Apps, or Power BI.
Specific Settings
Configure the following parameters to connect to your Azure Blob Storage:
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Azure Data Lake Storage | Enable to use Azure Data Lake Storage instead of standard Azure Blob Storage. | Enabled/Disabled |
| Use custom URL | Use a custom endpoint URL instead of the account-based standard URL. | Enabled/Disabled |
Connection Settings
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Azure storage account name. Used when Use custom URL is disabled. | mystorageaccount |
| Custom URL | Full endpoint URL of the storage service. Used when Use custom URL is enabled. | https://mystorageaccount.blob.core.windows.net |
| Container | Azure Blob container where files will be stored. | oibus-data |
| Path | Folder path within the container where files should be stored. | factory/line1 |
Authentication
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Authentication method. | Access key, SAS token, AAD - Application Active Directory, External |
| Access key | Account access key. Required for Access key authentication. | •••••••• |
| SAS token | Shared Access Signature token for time-limited access. Required for SAS token authentication. | sv=2021-06-08&... |
| Tenant ID | Azure Active Directory tenant ID. Required for AAD authentication. | xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| Client ID | Application (client) ID. Required for AAD authentication. | xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx |
| Client secret | Application client secret. Required for AAD authentication. | •••••••• |
Proxy Configuration
If your network infrastructure requires requests to pass through a proxy server to reach Azure Blob Storage, enable the Use proxy option and configure the proxy details below.
| Setting | Description | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| Proxy URL | URL of the proxy server. | http://proxy.example.com:8080 |
| Proxy username | Username for proxy authentication (if required). | proxy_user |
| Proxy password | Password for proxy authentication (if required). | •••••••• |
Best Practices
- Monitoring: Use Azure Monitor to track storage usage, performance, and costs.