Get Azure Storage Blob
- 10 Apr 2023
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Get 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 Get Azure Storage Blob step retrieves the Blob data from an Azure Storage Blob. The file will be returned as a FileData type to Decisions.
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
Inputs
| 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 | |||
| Error Message | The string returned if there are any errors when creating the Azure Blob. | String | |
| Blob File Data | |||
| Blob File Data | The Blob file retrieved as FileData datatype. | FileData | |
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 returned as fileData |
| 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 | examplecontainer | 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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