Connection strings for Windows Azure Storage
The Windows Azure storage services provide persistent, redundant storage in the cloud. The storage services include these fundamental services; Blob service, Queue service and Table service.
.NET libraries for Windows Azure Storage
Windows Azure Storage Client Library
Type
.NET Framework Class Library
Usage
Manufacturer Microsoft
Usage
Manufacturer Microsoft
Standard
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=http;AccountName=myAccount;AccountKey=myKey;
Secure
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=myAccount;AccountKey=myKey;
Local Emulator
If you’re using the Windows Azure Emulator, you can shortcut the connection string.
UseDevelopmentStorage=True;
Local Emulator using Standard format
If you prefer to keep the connection string consistent with the standard format, the local emulators credentials can be hard coded.
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=devstoreaccount1;AccountKey=Eby8vdM02xNOcqFlqUwJPLlmEtlCDXJ1OUzFT50uSRZ6IFsuFq2UVErCz4I6tq/K1SZFPTOtr/KBHBeksoGMGw==;
Blob Storage (custom domain)
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=myAccount;AccountKey=myKey;BlobEndpoint=customEndpoint;
Table Storage (custom domain)
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=myAccount;AccountKey=myKey;TableEndpoint=customEndpoint;
Queue Storage (custom domain)
DefaultEndpointsProtocol=https;AccountName=myAccount;AccountKey=myKey;QueueEndpoint=customEndpoint;
Service Bus Connection String
This connection string works for both Topics and Queues.
Endpoint=myEndpoint;SharedSecretIssuer=myWrapAuthenticationName;SharedSecretValue=myWrapPassword;