Azure BLOB

Overview

Azure BLOB is the connector type for Azure Blob Storage sources. In the repository seed data it is stored as Azure BLOB with ConnectorTypeID = 11, the description Azure Blob Storage, OLE DB behavior disabled, and the Azure source type AzureBlobStorage.

Function

Use the Azure BLOB connector type when a connector should read source data from an Azure Blob Storage account.

When Azure BLOB is selected in the Connector detail page, AnalyticsCreator hides the generic connection-string editor and the Template action. It shows the Azure-specific fields Storage account and Azure key instead.

Saving an Azure BLOB connector requires a connector name and connector type. AnalyticsCreator stores the storage account and Azure key on the connector record, leaves the generic connection string empty, saves the selected Azure source type, and refreshes the navigation tree.

Access

Azure BLOB connector type configuration is opened through the common connector editor. The connector type itself is selected in the Connector type field.

How to access

Navigation tree

Data warehouse -> Connectors -> Add connector, or Data warehouse -> Connectors -> CONNECTOR -> Edit connector

Toolbar

Sources -> New connector -> Add, or Sources -> List -> Connectors

Diagram

Not direct. Edit an Azure BLOB connector from the Connectors list or connector node.

Visual element

Connector detail page, Connectors list, and Connectors navigation-tree node.

Screen overview

The Connector detail page contains the following visible fields and actions when the Azure BLOB connector type is selected.

ID Property Description
1You can use #ENCRYPTED_STRING# alias instead of plain-text passwords. You can add encrypted string using Options->Encrypted stringsHelp text shown at the top of the Connector page. For Azure BLOB, the generic connection-string editor is hidden after this connector type is selected.
2Connector nameConnector name. Saving requires a non-empty value.
3Connector typeSelect Azure BLOB.
4Azure source typeStores the Azure source type associated with the connector. The seeded Azure BLOB connector type uses AzureBlobStorage.
5Do not store connection string in CFG.SSIS__ConfigurationsStores the connector's SSIS-configuration flag. The Azure BLOB connector itself keeps account information in Azure-specific fields rather than in the generic connection-string box.
6Storage accountAzure Blob Storage account name. AnalyticsCreator uses it to build the endpoint https://{account}.blob.core.windows.net for connection testing.
7Azure keyAzure storage account key. The field is saved on the connector record and used as storage credentials when testing the connection.
8Test connectionCreates an Azure Blob client for the storage-account endpoint, uses the entered key when present, and lists containers to verify access. A success message is shown when the test completes.
9SaveSaves the connector, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the saved connector page.
10CancelReturns to the previous page. If there are unsaved changes, AnalyticsCreator asks whether to save or cancel the navigation.

List behavior

  • The Connectors list filters by connector name, connector type id, connection string, locale, code page, or format.
  • The list grid shows ConnectorName, ConnectorType, and ConnectionString.
  • Double-clicking a connector opens it in the Connector detail page.
  • New opens a new Connector detail page. Delete removes the selected connector after confirmation.

Connector actions

  • The Connectors branch provides Refresh, List connectors, Add connector, Import connector from file, and Import connector from cloud.
  • A selected connector provides Set diagram filter, Add to diagram filter, Edit connector, Delete connector, DWH Wizard, Refresh used sources, Refresh all sources, Export connector to file, and Export connector to cloud.
  • The Azure BLOB connector type is displayed with the cloud-file connector icon when connector nodes are rendered.

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