Chapter 2. Handling Blobs in Windows Azure
In this chapter, we will cover:
Setting properties and metadata for a blob
Using blob directories
Creating and using a blob snapshot
Creating and using the root container for blobs
Uploading blocks to a block blob
Uploading a VHD into a page blob
Downloading a blob asynchronously
Optimizing blob uploads and downloads
Using retry policies with blob operations
Copying a blob with the Windows Azure Storage Service REST API
Leasing a blob using the Protocol classes in the Windows Azure Storage Client Library
Using the Windows Azure Content-Delivery Network (CDN)