how to push data to azure private blob container ?

Question

Hi team,

Facing difficulties in uploading data on private azure blob container using python. It will be glad if we get the solution

Thanks

Answer 1

Hi Shubnam,

While reading your query I can confirm that to upload data to a private Azure Blob container using Python, you'll need to use the Azure Storage Blob client library for Python. The process involves creating a container (if it doesn't already exist), obtaining the necessary connection credentials, and then using those credentials to upload files to your container. Here's are the point you have to look out for.

Install Azure Storage Blob Client Library

If you haven't already installed the Azure Blob storage client library for Python, you can do so by running the following command in your terminal or command prompt:

pip install azure-storage-blob

Import Required Libraries

Start your Python script by importing the necessary modules:

from azure.storage.blob import BlobServiceClient, BlobClient, ContainerClient

import os

Obtain Azure Storage Connection String

To upload files to a Blob container, you need to authenticate your access. The easiest way is to use the Azure Storage connection string available in the Azure portal under your storage account's "Access keys" section.

Initialize BlobServiceClient

Use your connection string to create an instance of the BlobServiceClient class, which allows you to interact with the blob storage account.

connect_str = 'your_connection_string_here'

blob_service_client = BlobServiceClient.from_connection_string(connect_str)

Create a Container Client

If your container is already created, you can get a client for it directly. Replace 'your_container_name' with the name of your private blob container.

container_name = 'your_container_name'

container_client = blob_service_client.get_container_client(container_name)

Define the File to Upload

local_file_name = 'example.txt'

upload_file_path = 'path/to/your/example.txt'

Specify the path to the file you want to upload to Azure Blob Storage and the name you wish to give it within the container.

Create a Blob Client for the Specific Blob

This step is where you specify the name of the blob as it will appear in the container. This name can be the same as the file name or different.

Upload the File

Finally, read the file and upload its content to the Blob Storage.

with open(upload_file_path, "rb") as data:

blob_client.upload_blob(data, overwrite=True)

Note: The overwrite=True parameter allows you to overwrite the blob if it already exists. Remove or change it according to your needs.

Conclusion

Following these steps, you should be able to upload data to your private Azure Blob container using Python. Make sure your Azure Blob container is set to private access level; otherwise, adjust the access level settings through the Azure portal or programmatically using the Azure Storage Blob client library.

If you encounter any specific errors during this process, the error messages are usually helpful in pinpointing the issue, whether it's related to authentication, network issues, or incorrect file paths. Please let me know if you any questions.