Azure Blob Storage Backup

As businesses increasingly rely on cloud storage for critical data, protecting that data becomes paramount. Azure Blob Storage is a popular choice for storing unstructured data, such as documents, images, and backups. However, while Azure ensures high availability, it's still important to implement your own backup strategy to protect against accidental deletions, data corruption, or malicious actions.

In this blog, we'll walk through a simple yet effective way to back up your Azure Blob Storage using native features and automation options.

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🧰 Prerequisites

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Before you begin, ensure you have:

An active Azure subscription

Access to an Azure Storage Account with Blob Containers

Azure CLI or PowerShell installed (or access to Azure Portal)

(Optional) Azure Automation or Logic Apps for scheduled backups

🔁 Option 1: Manual Backup via Azure Portal

Step 1: Navigate to Your Blob Container

Go to the Azure Portal → Storage Accounts → Your Storage Account → Containers → Select the container you want to back up.

Step 2: Download the Files

Use the "Download" option to copy the contents to your local machine or another storage location.

Step 3: Upload to Backup Container

Create a new container named something like backup-container and upload the contents there.

✅ Use Case: Good for small, infrequent backups or one-time migration.