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Azure Blob can use on-premise

Nayak, Sanyashi Kumar 0 Reputation points
2025-12-05T07:40:47.6933333+00:00

I am looking to integrage Azure Blob in my solution which is deployed on-prem. Is it way to use Azure Blob on-prem

Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage
An Azure service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as blobs.
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  1. Q&A Assist
    2025-12-05T07:40:55.2333333+00:00
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    Azure Blob Storage can be integrated into on-premises solutions using several methods. One effective approach is through the use of Nasuni, which utilizes Azure Blob as a backend storage solution while providing high-performance file shares across on-premises locations and Azure regions. Nasuni caches actively used file data locally, allowing for quick access and minimizing Azure egress fees.

    Additionally, you can use the Azure Storage Data Movement library or AzCopy, which are tools designed to facilitate data transfer between on-premises environments and Azure Blob Storage. These tools allow you to move data efficiently to and from your Azure Blob Storage account.

    For more complex data integration scenarios, Azure Data Factory can also be employed to copy data between on-premises data sources and Azure Blob Storage.

    Overall, these solutions enable seamless integration of Azure Blob Storage into your on-premises architecture, allowing you to leverage cloud storage capabilities while maintaining your existing infrastructure.

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  2. Venkatesan S 925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2025-12-05T07:51:52.2533333+00:00

    Hi Nayak, Sanyashi Kumar,

    Thanks for reaching out in Microsoft Q&A Forum.

    It seems you’re trying to connect Azure Blob Storage with your on-premises setup. While Blob Storage is mainly a cloud service, there are reliable methods available to integrate it smoothly with your on-prem environment.

    Here’s what you can consider:

    1. Accessing Azure Blob Storage: You can access Azure Blob Storage from your on-premises solution using HTTP/HTTPS. You can interact with blobs using the Azure Storage REST API, Azure PowerShell, or Azure CLI. If you prefer a programming approach, client libraries exist for various languages like .NET, Java, Node.js, and Python.
    2. Using NFS Protocol: Azure Blob Storage supports mounting via NFS 3.0 protocol. This allows you to treat Blob Storage like a file share, making it easier to integrate with on-prem applications.
    3. Using Third-Party Solutions: If you're looking for seemingly seamless integration, solutions like Nasuni can help bridge your on-prem workloads with Azure Blob Storage by leveraging caching methods for performance improvements.
    4. Backup and Recovery: If backups are a concern, services such as Veeam support Azure Blob Storage for data protection and archiving, allowing for integration into your existing on-prem backup solutions.
    5. BizTalk Server: If your solution involves BizTalk Server 2020 or newer, you can directly send and receive messages to/from Azure Blob Storage, which simplifies the integration for message-oriented architectures.

    Here are some helpful links to get you started:

    Hope this helps you get started with your integration! If you have more specific needs or configuration questions, let me know, and I can assist further!
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