What type of storage is needed to hold data files managed by AcuCobol applications

Larry Carlsen 0

I wish to make my accounting applications written in AcuCobol Extend available to my customers in the cloud. ISAM Data files are managed by AcuCobol's proprietary system. What type of Storage Service do I need to create to store these files ? Also, what type of Storage Service to store the executable files used to manage the application.

Or, do these files just exist in sub-directory folders to C:/ or D:/ within Azure Managed disks with appropriate access rights withing Resource Groups set up for each customer. ?

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akinbade abiola 18,305 Reputation points

2024-10-06T22:26:12.17+00:00

The choice of solution will largely depend on how the AcuCobol Extend application interacts with its ISAM files, and how you want to structure access and isolation across customers.

I would recommend Blob storage generally. However please See: Azure Storage Options guide for more details about choosing the right storage solution.

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Abiola
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SiddeshTN 4,760 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-10-07T08:55:28.1566667+00:00

Hi Larry Carlsen,
Just checking in to see if you had a chance to see my previous answer.
Please Accept the Answer & Upvote so that it will be useful for others in the community.

Larry Carlsen 0 Reputation points

2024-10-07T19:34:06.5333333+00:00

I figured it out. I have a VM defined and things execute OK. Next step to do is set up a Virtual Server. I just need to figure out how to set up for a given VM to access the server.

SiddeshTN 4,760 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2024-10-08T08:24:51.3266667+00:00

Hi

Great to hear that things are working with the VM. Now, to set up access from your VM to a virtual server, you'll want to ensure a secure and proper configuration of your Azure resources.
To set up a Virtual Server (often referring to a Virtual Network and configuring access from a Virtual Machine in Azure), follow these steps to ensure proper connectivity:

1.If you haven't already created a Virtual Network, you will need one to allow your VM to access resources in Azure securely.

a. Go to the Azure Portal. In the left menu, click on Create a resource, then select Networking followed by Virtual Network.
b. Configure the Virtual Network:
Assign a name to your VNet, specify an address space (e.g., 10.0.0.0/16), and create a subnet (e.g., 10.0.0.0/24). Select the same region as your VM to reduce latency, then click Review + Create to provision the VNet.

2.If your VM is not already part of the VNet, you will need to configure it to join:

Go to Virtual Machines and select your VM.
a. In the VM settings, click on Networking, then select the Network Interface associated with the VM. Under the IP configurations section, click on the existing configuration, choose the Virtual Network you just created / an existing one, and click Save.

3.To allow your VM to access the Virtual Server, you may need to configure an NSG:

a. search for Network Security Groups, then either create a new NSG / select an existing one that is associated with your VNet / VM.
b. Inbound Security Rules:
In the NSG settings, click on Inbound security rules, then click on Add to create a rule. Define the rule (e.g., allow TCP traffic on a specific port), set the priority, specify the source (your VM's IP range / Virtual Network), set the destination (the server IP), and choose the action as Allow.

4.Ensure your VM is associated with the VNet and that the NSG is configured, allowing access to your Virtual Server.

a. Connect to the VM using Remote Desktop Protocol / Secure Shell.
b. Test the connectivity by attempting to ping / access the Virtual Server using its private IP address or hostname, depending on your network configuration.

Referral link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-portal

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