How can i take backup or view my files from blob storage?

Question

Hi,

I dnt where my files are storing. As it in blob storage how can i take backup or view my files or move my files to another place?

Answer 1

Hello,

Your BLOB files are stored in the cloud, where else? There is not really a need to backup them, thy are stored redunant and the cloud takes care about it.

You can use the API to download them if you want to "backup" them on your local storage.

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Answer 2

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I just created sql azure database. Then i restored my database via SQL R2. Now my applcation is working fine. How can i verify that my files are blob storage. If its so Can i manage itmeans view it?

Answer 3

Hi Basant Nair,

>> How can i verify that my files are blob storage.

Regarding to your question, SQL Azure and Blob Storage are different things. SQL Azure is a cloud based database service that is similar to SQL Server. Blob Storage is for storing text or binary data as files.
For more information, please refer to here. 

Seems you are looking for a method to verify the existence blob, please checkout this blog: Testing Existence of a Windows Azure Blob

Meanwhile there is another thread with the similar scenario as yours, please refer to Checking if a blob exists in Azure Storage

 

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