Azure Storage Container

This page shows how to write Terraform for Storage Container and write them securely.

azurerm_storage_container (Terraform)

The Container in Storage can be configured in Terraform with the resource name azurerm_storage_container. The following sections describe 1 example of how to use the resource and its parameters.

Example Usage from GitHub

04_storage_config.tf#L5
resource "azurerm_storage_container" "dev" {
  name                  = "source"
  storage_account_name  = azurerm_storage_account.dev.name
  container_access_type = "private"
}

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Parameters

Explanation in Terraform Registry

Manages a Container within an Azure Storage Account.

Tips: Best Practices for The Other Azure Storage Resources

In addition to the azurerm_storage_account, Azure Storage has the other resources that should be configured for security reasons. Please check some examples of those resources and precautions.

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azurerm_storage_account

Ensure to use HTTPS connections

It is better to use HTTPS instead of HTTP, which could be vulnerable to person-in-the-middle attacks.

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azurerm_storage_account_network_rules

Ensure to allow Trusted Microsoft Services to bypass

It is better to allow Trusted Microsoft Services to bypass. They are not able to access storage account unless rules are set to allow them explicitly.

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Azure Resource Manager Example

Azure Resource Manager code does not have the related resource.

Frequently asked questions

What is Azure Storage Container?

Azure Storage Container is a resource for Storage of Microsoft Azure. Settings can be wrote in Terraform.

Where can I find the example code for the Azure Storage Container?

For Terraform, the ErnstRoell/devops-adf source code example is useful. See the Terraform Example section for further details.

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