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Version: 5.4

Azure Blob Storage

You can set the following properties in the configuration of the Azure Blob Storage plug-in:

OptionDescription
NameAny name under which this Azure Blob Storage appears in the connection configuration. Choose a name that is unique for you during the connection configuration.
AuthorizationSelect the connection type for the Azure Blob Storage. Here you will find more information about the different types.
Retry CountNumber of reconnect attempts. If the number of attempts is reached, an error is returned.

Use the “Test Connection” button to check whether your connection is successful.

Authorization​

There are three ways to connect to the Azure Blob Storage in the Cloud File Access plug-in:

  • Account Key: To connect using the account key, you must enter the name of your storage account and the key. You can find the key in the Azure Portal under 'Access keys' (Step 1). The name can be found under Step 2 and the key under Point 3. Copy the key and insert it into the OPC Router. The following figure shows where the information can be found.
  • Connection string: To establish a connection simply copy the connection string from the Azure Portal under 'Access Key' and paste it into the OPC Router.
  • SAS token: Generate a SAS token in the Azure Portal under 'Shared Access Signature (SAS)' and enter it together with the storage account name in the OPC Router.