Azure Storage Explorer
The Azure Storage Explorer (ASE) can be used to access the storage accounts.
Using the ASE from within a VM of a Workspace
For (C)ST - getting the keys
Make sure the storage account is least-privileged accessible only
Double check the firewalls and virtual network settings
E.g. if the storage account is accessible to the world, the information below can be used by anybody, there is no additional check on credentials!!!
Create a new TXT-file locally
Go to portal.azure.com and go to the appropriate storage account
Select Access Keys (1)
Copy the Storage Account Name (2)
Type in text file: storage account name: + <paste>
Copy key1 (3)
Type in text file: key: + <paste>
Upload the text file to the appropriate Workspace
Inform the Workspace Accountable / Privileged Member
For Workspace Accountable / Privileged Member - Installing & Configuring the ASE
Download the ASE locally, upload it to your Workspace and install it as admin in a VM
Find and open the uploaded text file
Start ASE
Click the connector (1)
Select Use a storage account name and key (2)
From the text file, copy and paste storage account name into Display name (3)
From the text file, copy and paste storage account name into Account name (4)
From the text file, copy and paste the key into Account key (5)
Next, Accept