SQL Server backup to Azure Storage Account

• NickDBA

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  February 12, 2025 at 3:07 pm

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  Hi

  Does anybody know if it is possible to run a backup from a SQL Server instance (IaaS VM) to an Azure Storage Account without using a [Shared Access Signature] or [Access Keys]? IE: can it be done using an Entra Managed Identity?

  Thanks in advance

• Johan Bijnens

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  February 13, 2025 at 8:26 am

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  have a look at SQL Server backup to URL"

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