Setup Microsoft Azure Connection

How to Set Up a Connection on Stacking Cloud to Publish a Microsoft Azure Storage Account

Microsoft Azure provides a powerful cloud storage solution that allows users to store and manage data efficiently. Stacking Cloud enables seamless integration with Azure Storage, simplifying the process of connecting and managing cloud-based storage resources.

Prerequisites

  • An Azure Account with access to Azure Storage
  • An Azure Storage Account already created
  • The following credentials:
    • Connection String
    • Account Name

Step 1: Create an Azure Storage Account

  1. Log in to the Azure Portal.
  2. Navigate to Storage Accounts.
  3. Click Create and select the necessary options.
  4. Under Primary Service, select Azure Blob Storage or Azure Data Lake Storage Gen 2, as it is required for hosting static website files.
  5. Under Performance, select Standard for general web hosting needs.
  6. Under Redundancy, choose Geo-redundant storage (GRS) for increased reliability. (optional)
  7. Enable Make read access to data available in the event of regional unavailability to ensure accessibility.
  8. Click Review + Create and then Create.

Step 2: Enable Static Website Hosting

  1. After creating the storage account, go to its settings (Go to resource link) –  and enable Static Website Hosting.
  2. Set the Index document name as index.html.
  3. Copy the Storage Account Name and Connection String.

Step 3: Configure Public Access

  1. Navigate to Configuration → Setting.
  2. Enable Allow Blob anonymous access
  3. Click Save

Step 4: Retrieve Credentials

  1. Navigate to Access Keys under Security + networking
  2. You’ll find your Storage account name and your Connection String. 

Step 5: Set Up Azure Storage Connection on Stacking Cloud

  1. Go to My Connection at stacking.cloud .
  2. Click Add New Connection.
  3. Select Microsoft Azure as the storage provider.
  4. Enter the required details and click Save and Test Connection.

Step 5: Add Connection to a Site

  1. Go to My Cloud Websites.
  2. Click the cog icon near the website.
  3. Select Microsoft Azure as connection.
  4. Enter the required bucket name and click Save


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