Step-by-Step Guide: Copying Data from C Drive to Azure Blob Storage with PowerShell

 

Learn how to seamlessly copy data from your C drive to Azure Blob Storage using PowerShell commands. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, empowering you to leverage the power of cloud-based storage. By following these instructions, you can securely transfer your files to Azure Blob Storage and unlock the potential of scalable and reliable data management.

Step 1: Set Up Azure Blob Storage Account and PowerShell

• Create an Azure Storage Account in the Azure portal to initiate cloud-based storage.
• Note down the Account Name and Account Key for future reference.
• Install the Azure PowerShell module with this command: `Install-Module -Name Az -AllowClobber -Scope CurrentUser`

 

Step 2: Connect PowerShell to Azure Storage Account

• Launch PowerShell and sign in to your Azure account using the command: `Connect-AzAccount`.
• Provide your Azure credentials when prompted.
• Establish a connection by running the command: `Set-AzContext -SubscriptionId <Subscription ID>`.
• Replace `<Subscription ID>` with your specific Azure subscription ID.

 

Step 3: Prepare the Environment for Data Transfer

• Install the Azure Storage module by executing: `Install-Module -Name Az.Storage`.
• Import the Azure Storage module with the command: `Import-Module Az.Storage`.

 

Step 4: Construct and Execute the PowerShell Command

• Create a variable for the source file path: `$sourceFilePath = "C:\Path\to\Source\File.txt"`.
• Define the destination container name: `$destinationContainer = "yourcontainer"`.
• Specify the storage account name: `$storageAccountName = "yourstorageaccount"`.
• Assign the storage account key: `$storageAccountKey = "yourstorageaccountkey"`.
• Construct the PowerShell command:

$context = New-AzStorageContext -StorageAccountName $storageAccountName -StorageAccountKey $storageAccountKey

Set-AzCurrentStorageAccount -Name $storageAccountName -ResourceGroupName "yourresourcegroupname"

Set-AzStorageBlobContent -File $sourceFilePath -Container $destinationContainer -Context $context

• Replace the placeholders with your specific details (file path, container name, storage account name, and storage account key).

 

Step 5: Execute the PowerShell Script for Data Transfer

• Execute the PowerShell script by running the constructed command.

 

Step 6: Verify the Data Transfer

• Go to the Azure portal and navigate to your Azure Blob Storage account.
• Access the specified container in the PowerShell command.
• Verify that the file from the C drive has been successfully copied to Azure Blob Storage.

 

By following this step-by-step guide, you can effortlessly copy data from your C drive to Azure Blob Storage using PowerShell commands. Embrace the scalability and reliability of Azure Blob Storage for efficient data management and seamless integration with your cloud infrastructure.