microsoft / microsoft/AzureStorageExplorer

Allow copying from a blob SAS URL to a blob container

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Description

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Problem

I have been given a SAS URL for a VHD and would like to be able to directly copy it to a blob container using Azure Storage Explorer rather than having to use azcopy from the command line.

Desired Solution

Include an option to use a SAS URL as the source for the "Upload" feature or provide an option to "attach" an individual blob using a SAS URL.

Alternatives and Workarounds

Using azcopy from the command line allows me to copy directly from a SAS URL to a blob container if I get a writeable SAS URL to the blob container.

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Research direction

Start by tracing the Storage Explorer Upload feature and how it accepts sources, then review the SAS URL workflow described in the issue. Done means a user can copy a blob identified by a SAS URL directly into a blob container without using azcopy, either through Upload or an attach option.

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Assessment

Tech stack
azure
Domain
cloud
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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