Azure Blob Storage Host Field Descriptions

To access this dialog box: Select HOSTS > Add Host > Azure Blob Storage

When you create the host, you can set the following General properties. To set additional properties, edit the host. For more information, see Azure Blob Storage - Additional Properties.

Note: The host's properties page shows the configured settings for each property area. To view all possible settings, click Edit.

Azure Blob Storage	Description

General
Friendly Name	A name for the host. The name you specify appears in the MOVEit Automation user interface.
Description	Optional. Description of the host. This field is informational only, and does not affect the operation of the host.
Storage Account	The name of your Azure Blob storage account.
Key	The key for your Azure Blob storage Account.
Default Container	The Default Container is applied to the sources and destinations of tasks using this Azure Blob Storage host. Note: You can override the host's default container name in task sources and destinations. Note: Empty directory creation is not a supported function of Azure Blob Storage, therefore empty folders cannot be uploaded.
Secure Connection with SSL	If selected: Enables secure communication between MOVEit Automation and the remote host.
Test	Click to test your connection. For more information, see Tests Performed on Hosts.