Create an Azure Blob Storage endpoint

To add a new Azure Blob Storage endpoint:
  1. Click the Libraries drop-down menu and select Endpoints.
  2. Click the Add Endpoints drop-down menu and select Azure Blob Storage.
  3. The New Azure Blob Storage Endpoint dialog appears.

General

Enter basic endpoint details:
  • Name: Provide a unique name for the endpoint.
  • Description: Optionally, enter a description to help identify the purpose or scope of this endpoint.
  • Account Name: Enter the name of the Azure Storage account.
  • Container Name: Specify the name of the container you want to connect to.
  • Authentication Method: Search for and select an authentication method from the authentication method library, or click Add New Authentication Method to create one without leaving the endpoint configuration screen. For more information, see Azure Blob Storage authentication method. This Authentication Method requires permissions to the Azure Blob container.

Connection

Configure connection parameters:
  • Use TLS: Use TLS is enabled by default, clear the check box to disable if necessary.

Retry

Define retry behavior:
  • Retry Count: Number of extra times that a transfer is retried.
  • Retry Delay: The time between each retry.
  • Use the time unit drop-down menu to select a time measurement for the retry delay.

Save the endpoint

Click Save to create the endpoint.