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.
