Episode

Introduction to SAS (Shared Access Signature)

with Charles Barnett

Inside Azure for IT

This video covers the basic concepts of the Shared Access Signature and its usage with Azure Blob Storage. After viewing, you will understand the different types of SAS, use cases for SAS keys, and best practices for usage along with several other related topics. Construction of the SAS URI will be reviewed as will the risks associated with using this form of authentication.

Chapters

• 00:35 - Learning Objectives
• 01:20 - What is a Shared Access Signature?
• 03:28 - Types of SAS
• 05:29 - Authorizations
• 06:11 - SAS URI Format
• 14:00 - Use Cases
• 15:24 - Risks of Using SAS
• 16:57 - Best Practices
• 19:32 - References

Recommended resources

• Grant limited access to data with shared access signatures (SAS)
• Delegate access with a shared access signature
• Define a stored access policy
• Create a service SAS
• Create an account SAS

This video covers the basic concepts of the Shared Access Signature and its usage with Azure Blob Storage. After viewing, you will understand the different types of SAS, use cases for SAS keys, and best practices for usage along with several other related topics. Construction of the SAS URI will be reviewed as will the risks associated with using this form of authentication.

Chapters

• 00:35 - Learning Objectives
• 01:20 - What is a Shared Access Signature?
• 03:28 - Types of SAS
• 05:29 - Authorizations
• 06:11 - SAS URI Format
• 14:00 - Use Cases
• 15:24 - Risks of Using SAS
• 16:57 - Best Practices
• 19:32 - References

Recommended resources

• Grant limited access to data with shared access signatures (SAS)
• Delegate access with a shared access signature
• Define a stored access policy
• Create a service SAS
• Create an account SAS

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