Setting up Azure Blob Storage
You can create and configure an Azure Blob Storage in TRASER DMS 365 to store media in a separate storage container. If you use Azure Blob Storage, all media that you upload to TRASER DMS 365, such as
Media in Service Worksheets or
Media in Warranty Claims, will automatically be stored in this blob storage. Using a blob storage prevents large, rarely used media files from putting load on the database.
This can improve the performance of TRASER DMS 365. This page contains all information about using Azure Blob Storage in TRASER DMS 365 and is divided into the following sections:
Setting up Azure Blob Storage in TRASER DMS 365
Note
The following instructions assume that you already have a storage account in Microsoft Azure as well as an SAS token for your storage container to link Azure Blob Storage to TRASER DMS 365. If this is not the case, please contact your company’s IT administrator or the employee responsible for IT.
Please proceed as follows to set up the use of an Azure Blob Storage in TRASER DMS 365:
- Use the quick search (ALT+Q) to find the Azure Blob Storage Setup page.
- In the General FastTab, select Automatic in the Upload to Azure field.
- Activate the Automatic Schedule toggle switch in the Automatic Schedule FastTab.
- You can now edit the Minutes between runs field. Enter the desired time interval between the automatic uploads in this field. We recommend a value of 60 minutes.
- In the Blob Storage Information FastTab, enter the name of your Azure storage account in the Storage Account Name field.
- In the Source Container Name field, enter the name of your Azure blob container.
- In the Authentication Information FastTab, enter the access key from your Azure storage account in the Access Key field.
- Then, navigate to the Media File Types FastTab to configure the allowed file types. Complete the information according to the following table:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| File Type | In this column, select whether the file is an image, video, audio or other file. |
| File Extension | In this column, select the file extension that corresponds to the respective file type. |
| Active | Select this checkbox to activate the respective file type. |
You have successfully completed the setup of the Azure Blob Storage.
Accessing Azure Blob Storage Content
To access the content of the Azure Blob Storage, proceed as follows:
- Use the quick search (ALT+Q) to find the Media Storage List page.
- In the media storage list, you will find all media files that have been uploaded anywhere in TRASER DMS 365.
You have successfully accessed the content of the Azure Blob Storage. Additional functions are available via the media storage list. These are described in the following subsections:
- Accessing Detailed List of Azure Blob Storage Content
- Manually Uploading Media to Azure Blob Storage
- Manually Removing Media from Azure Blob Storage
- Downloading Media from Azure Blob Storage
Accessing Detailed List of Azure Blob Storage Content
You can also open a more detailed list of the content of the Azure Blob Storage via the media storage list. To do this, proceed as follows:
- On the Media Storage List page, click on Azure Blob Storage > List Uploaded Blobs in the menu bar.
- On this page, you will find a detailed view of the content that has been uploaded to the Azure Blob Storage.
You have successfully opened a detailed list of the content of the Azure Blob Storage.
Manually Uploading Media to Azure Blob Storage
You can also use the media storage list to manually upload media files to the Azure Blob Storage that have already been uploaded elsewhere in TRASER DMS 365 but have not yet been added to the Azure Blob Storage. To do this, proceed as follows:
- On the Media Storage List page, select the file you want to upload to the Azure Blob Storage by clicking on the corresponding line.
- Then, click on Azure Blob Storage > Upload selected files in the menu bar.
- The file is uploaded to the Azure Blob Storage. The On Blob Storage checkbox is automatically selected.
You have successfully uploaded an existing media file to the Azure Blob Storage.
Tip
You also have the option to upload a new file that is not yet available in TRASER DMS 365 to the Azure Blob Storage. To do this, open the Azure Blob Storage Setup page using the quick search (ALT+Q) and click on Upload File in the menu bar. You can then upload the desired file via drag & drop.
Manually Removing Media from Azure Blob Storage
You can also use the media storage list to transfer media files that are already stored in the Azure Blob Storage back to the database of TRASER DMS 365 if you no longer want to store them in the blob storage. To do this, proceed as follows:
- On the Media Storage List page, select the file you want to remove from the Azure Blob Storage by clicking on the corresponding line.
- Then, click on Azure Blob Storage > Download selected files to Media in the menu bar.
- The file is removed from the Azure Blob Storage. The On Blob Storage checkbox is automatically cleared.
You have successfully removed an existing media file from the Azure Blob Storage.
Downloading Media from Azure Blob Storage
You can download files stored in the Azure Blob Storage to your local computer at any time via the Media Storage List, e.g. to send them by email. To do this, please proceed as follows:
- On the Media Storage List page, select the file you want to download by clicking on the corresponding line.
- Click on Azure Blob Storage >Download File in the menu bar.
- The file will be downloaded to your local computer.
You have successfully downloaded the file from the Azure Blob Storage to your local computer.