Are you tired of manually copying containers between two different storage accounts? Well, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll show you how to do just that without having to explicitly mention each container in an array. Yes, you read that right – no more tedious listing of containers! By the end of this tutorial, you’ll be able to effortlessly copy all your containers between storage accounts with ease.
Prerequisites
Before we dive into the good stuff, make sure you have the following:
- A Microsoft Azure subscription
- Two different storage accounts (we’ll refer to them as
sourceStorageAccount
andtargetStorageAccount
) - Azure CLI 2.0 or later installed on your machine
- A basic understanding of Azure Storage and Azure CLI
Step 1: List all containers in the source storage account
The first step is to list all the containers in your source storage account. You can do this using the Azure CLI command:
az storage container list --account-name sourceStorageAccount --account-key sourceStorageAccountKey --output table
This command will output a list of all containers in your source storage account, along with their corresponding container names and lease status.
Example Output
Container Name | Lease Status |
---|---|
container1 | unlocked |
container2 | unlocked |
container3 | unlocked |
Step 2: Create a Bash script to copy containers
Now, let’s create a Bash script that will iterate through the list of containers and copy them to the target storage account. Create a new file called copy_containers.sh
with the following contents:
#!/bin/bash
# Source storage account credentials
sourceStorageAccount="sourceStorageAccount"
sourceStorageAccountKey="sourceStorageAccountKey"
# Target storage account credentials
targetStorageAccount="targetStorageAccount"
targetStorageAccountKey="targetStorageAccountKey"
# List all containers in the source storage account
containers=$(az storage container list --account-name $sourceStorageAccount --account-key $sourceStorageAccountKey --output tsv --query "[].name")
# Iterate through the list of containers and copy them to the target storage account
for container in $containers
do
echo "Copying container $container..."
az storage container copy --account-name $sourceStorageAccount --account-key $sourceStorageAccountKey --container-name $container --destination-account-name $targetStorageAccount --destination-account-key $targetStorageAccountKey
done
Make sure to replace the placeholders (sourceStorageAccount
, sourceStorageAccountKey
, targetStorageAccount
, and targetStorageAccountKey
) with your actual storage account credentials.
Step 3: Run the Bash script
Save the copy_containers.sh
file and make it executable by running the command:
chmod +x copy_containers.sh
Then, run the script:
./copy_containers.sh
This will begin the process of copying all containers from the source storage account to the target storage account. Depending on the number of containers and their size, this may take some time.
Tips and Variations
Copying specific containers only
If you only want to copy specific containers, you can modify the script to use a filtered list of containers. For example, to copy only containers that start with the prefix “mycontainer-“, you can use the following command:
containers=$(az storage container list --account-name $sourceStorageAccount --account-key $sourceStorageAccountKey --output tsv --query "[?starts_with(name, 'mycontainer-')].name")
Copying containers with a specific lease status
Similarly, if you only want to copy containers with a specific lease status (e.g., unlocked), you can use the following command:
containers=$(az storage container list --account-name $sourceStorageAccount --account-key $sourceStorageAccountKey --output tsv --query "[?lease_status == 'unlocked'].name")
Using Azure Storage Explorer
If you prefer a graphical interface, you can use Azure Storage Explorer to copy containers between storage accounts. Simply select the source container, right-click, and select “Copy” to copy the container to the target storage account.
Conclusion
And that’s it! You’ve successfully copied all containers from one storage account to another without having to explicitly mention each container in an array. This script can be modified to fit your specific needs, whether it’s copying specific containers or containers with certain properties. By following these steps, you’ll be able to efficiently manage your Azure Storage containers and reduce the risk of human error.
Remember to always be mindful of Azure Storage costs and performance when copying large amounts of data between storage accounts. Happy coding!
Frequently Asked Question
Are you tired of manually copying containers between storage accounts? Look no further! Below are some frequently asked questions on how to do it efficiently.
How do I copy all containers from one storage account to another without specifying each container in the array?
You can use the AzCopy command-line utility to copy all containers from one storage account to another. Use the following command: `azcopy copy ‘https://{source_account}.blob.core.windows.net/?recursive=true’ ‘https://{destination_account}.blob.core.windows.net/’ –preserve-smb-permissions=true`. Replace `{source_account}` and `{destination_account}` with your actual storage account names.
What is the purpose of the `recursive=true` parameter in the AzCopy command?
The `recursive=true` parameter tells AzCopy to copy all containers and their contents recursively. Without it, AzCopy would only copy the top-level containers and not their contents.
Can I use this method to copy containers across different Azure subscriptions?
Yes, you can use AzCopy to copy containers across different Azure subscriptions. Just make sure you have the necessary permissions and access to both storage accounts.
How do I authenticate with AzCopy to access my storage accounts?
You can authenticate with AzCopy using your Azure credentials or a shared access signature (SAS) token. Run `azcopy login` to authenticate with your Azure credentials, or use the `–sas-token` option with your AzCopy command to specify a SAS token.
What is the best way to monitor the progress of the container copy operation?
You can use the `–verbose` option with your AzCopy command to display detailed progress information. Alternatively, you can use the AzCopy `jobs` feature to monitor the progress of your copy operation.