Niko Neugebauer • 8/6/2020

Restoring SQL Server Backup Files from Azure Blob Storage

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This technical article details a crucial nuance in restoring SQL Server backups from Azure Blob Storage: the RESTORE FROM URL operation requires exclusive WRITE permissions on the backup files, not just read access. It explains how this affects file properties, complicates archival and lifecycle management, and can lead to unexpected costs. The author provides practical advice on generating secure SAS keys and demonstrates the issue with a code example.

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