Copying data by using AzCopy

AzCopy is a utility that can be used for copying files to and from Azure Storage accounts. Authentication can be conducted using either an Active Directory account or a SAS token from storage. AzCopy provides many different functions, but the primary function is for file copying and is structured as azcopy copy [source] [destination] [flags].

Downloading and installing

You can download AzCopy from here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/storage-use-azcopy-v10.

In this exercise, you will copy data to your Azure blob using a SAS token:

1. Download and install the relevant AzCopy installer from the preceding link.
2. Extract the files from the archive you downloaded and place them in a location that suits you, such as C:\AzCopy.
3. Launch PowerShell, navigate to the folder using the cd command, and press Enter.

Figure 7.22 – Changing directory in PowerShell

You now have a copy of AzCopy...