Delete File from Azure Storage Blob
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Delete File from Azure Storage Blob
- Updated on 10 Apr 2023
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Step Details | |
| Introduced in Version | 4.0.0 |
| Last Modified in Version | 7.12.0 |
| Location | Integration > Azure Storage |
The Delete File from Azure Storage Blob step removes a blob data file that is saved within an Azure Storage container. Deleting a file from Azure Blob Storage will remove the file permanently from the specified container.
Prerequisites
This step requires the Azure module to be installed before it will be available in the toolbox. In addition, the step will require the connection string for an Azure Storage account that has access to the container.
Properties
| Property | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Blob Name | The name of the file within the storage container. | String |
| Connection String | The connection string for an Azure Storage account. This can be located by navigating to the Storage Account within the Azure Portal, then selecting Shared access signature to create and display the connection string. | String |
| Container Name | The name of the container as it appears in Azure. | String |
Outputs
| Property | Description | Data Type |
|---|---|---|
| Error Message | The string returned if there are any errors when deleting the Azure Blob. | String |
Example Inputs and Outputs
| Blob Name | Connection String | Container Name | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExampleFile.txt | DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=[AccountName];AccountKey=[AccountKey]=;EndpointSuffix=core.windows.net | examplecontainer | The blob file will be removed from the Storage container |
| ExampleFile | DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=[AccountName];AccountKey=[AccountKey]=;EndpointSuffix=core.windows.net | examplecontainer | Error returned: "The specified blob does not exist" |
| Null Value | DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=[AccountName];AccountKey=[AccountKey]=;EndpointSuffix=core.windows.net | Null Value | Error returned: "The specified container does not exist" |
Common Errors
The specified blob does not exist
The following error occurs if the Azure Blob input is missing the file extension as part of the name if the file has an extension. Ensure that the name for the file entered into this field matches a file that appears within the Azure Blob Container.
Related Information
Articles:
Azure Storage Module
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