Azure Blob Storage Connections
This guide explains how to retrieve and configure Azure Blob Storage access keys for use with the CloudQuant Data Liberator platform.
Prerequisites
- An Azure account with a Storage Account
- Access to the Azure Portal
- Your CloudQuant account credentials
Retrieving Access Keys
Step 1: Navigate to Your Storage Account
- Sign in to the Azure Portal
- Navigate to Storage accounts
- Select the storage account you want to connect
Step 2: Find Access Keys
- In the storage account menu, select Security + networking > Access keys
- You will see two keys: key1 and key2
- Click Show to reveal the key values
You will need:
- Storage account name — The name of your Azure Storage Account
- Access key — Either key1 or key2
- Container name — The blob container holding your data
Keep your access keys secure. Never commit them to source control or share them in plain text.
Configuring the Connection
Provide the following to CloudQuant for CloudQuant Data Liberator connectivity:
Storage Account: your_storage_account_name
Access Key: your_access_key
Container: your_container_name
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=your_account;AccountKey=your_key;EndpointSuffix=core.windows.net
Key Rotation
Azure provides two keys to enable rotation without downtime:
- Update your applications to use key2
- Regenerate key1
- Update applications to use the new key1
- Regenerate key2
Rotate your access keys regularly as a security best practice.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|
| Authentication failed | Verify the access key hasn’t been rotated |
| Container not found | Check the container name and ensure it exists |
| Network error | Verify firewall rules allow access from CloudQuant Data Liberator |
