Upload Azure Storage Blob
  • 26 Aug 2024
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Step Details
Introduced in Version4.0.0
Last Modified in Version9.3.0
LocationIntegration > Azure Storage

The Upload Azure Storage Blob step uploads a file to an Azure Blob Storage container. This method adds new content to the storage account, such as text, images, and video.


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

Settings

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Error if Blob Already ExistsReturns an error message stating a blob with the same name already exists within the specified container. Boolean
Get File From Path (v9.3+ only)Enabling this will allow files to be uploaded from a file path. That path needs to be placed in the File Path input.Boolean

Available in v9.3 and later versions.

 

Inputs

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Blob DataThe new content to add to the storage account, such as text, images, or video.List of Byte
Blob NameName of the file to give the blob when it is uploaded in Azure. Also, create a directory-like structure by including forward slashes in the blob name. For example, if there is a blob named "images/picture.jpg," Azure Storage Blob would interpret "images/" as a directory and "picture.jpg" as a file within that directory. String
Connection StringThe 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 NameThe name of the container as it appears in Azure. *Case SensitiveString
File Path (v9.3+ only)This input is only available if the Setting "Get File From Path" is enabled. Users can map in a file they want to upload from the Decision machine's file system with a file path.String

Outputs

PropertyDescriptionData Type
Error MessageProvides a detailed error message, including the Status and Error Codes.String


Common Errors

Server failed to authenticate the request

If the connection string is formatted improperly or the token used within the string has expired, the step will return the following error message. To correct this, confirm the accuracy of the Connection string, and evaluate the expiration dates of the SAS token used in the connection string. 

Exception Message:

{
Error Message: "Server failed to authenticate the request. Make sure the value of Authorization header is formed correctly including the signature.
RequestId:
Time:2023-04-11T15:37:57.2796755Z
Status: 403 (Server failed to authenticate the request. Make sure the value of Authorization header is formed correctly including the signature.)
ErrorCode: AuthenticationFailed

Additional Information:
AuthenticationErrorDetail: Signature not valid in the specified time frame: Start [Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:34:10 GMT] - Expiry [Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:36:10 GMT] - Current [Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:37:57 GMT]

Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><Error><Code>AuthenticationFailed</Code><Message>Server failed to authenticate the request. Make sure the value of Authorization header is formed correctly including the signature.
RequestId:
Time:
</Message><AuthenticationErrorDetail>Signature not valid in the specified time frame: Start [Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:34:10 GMT] - Expiry [Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:36:10 GMT] - Current [Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:37:57 GMT]</AuthenticationErrorDetail></Error>

Headers:
Server: Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
x-ms-request-id: 
x-ms-error-code: AuthenticationFailed
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:37:57 GMT
Content-Length: 544
Content-Type: application/xml
"
}

The specified container does not exist

If either container name does not exist in Azure Storage Blob, the step will return the following error message. To correct this, confirm the spelling of the container, and evaluate if the container is a part of the Azure Storage Account. 

Exception Message:

{
Error Message: "The specified container does not exist.
RequestId:
Time:2023-04-11T17:30:45.7730128Z
Status: 404 (The specified container does not exist.)
ErrorCode: ContainerNotFound

Content:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><Error><Code>ContainerNotFound</Code><Message>The specified container does not exist.
RequestId:
Time:2023-04-11T17:30:45.7730128Z</Message></Error>

Headers:
Server: Windows-Azure-Blob/1.0,Microsoft-HTTPAPI/2.0
x-ms-request-id: 
x-ms-client-request-id: 
x-ms-version: 2021-10-04
x-ms-error-code: ContainerNotFound
Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:30:45 GMT
Content-Length: 225
Content-Type: application/xml
"
}

Feature Changes

DescriptionVersionDateDeveloper Task
Added in the ability to upload a file through a file path.9.3September 11, 2024[DT-042134]
Related Information

Articles:
Azure Storage Module


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