Here are the steps to use Azure Data Box:
- Order the Azure Data Box: First, you need to order an Azure Data Box from the Azure portal. You can specify the type of box you need, the quantity, and the region you want the box shipped to.
- Prepare the Azure Data Box: Once you receive the Azure Data Box, you need to set it up for use. This involves connecting it to power, the internet, and your local network. You will also need to assign the device a name and configure the networking settings.
- Create an import job: After setting up the Azure Data Box, you need to create an import job in the Azure portal. This job will specify the data you want to transfer to Azure and the settings for the transfer. You can specify the type of data you want to transfer, the storage account to transfer the data to, and the transfer method (online or offline).
- Copy data to the Azure Data Box: Next, you can copy your data to the Azure Data Box. You can do this using any standard file transfer protocol, such as FTP or SMB. You can also use the Azure Data Box offline data transfer feature to copy data to the box without an internet connection.
- Ship the Azure Data Box back to Azure: After copying your data to the Azure Data Box, you need to ship the box back to Azure. Azure will provide you with a shipping label and instructions for sending the box back.
- Track the progress of the import job: You can track the progress of the import job in the Azure portal. You can monitor the status of the job and get notifications when the job is complete.
- Upload data to Azure: Once Azure receives the Azure Data Box, the data on the box will be uploaded to Azure. You can then access the data from Azure services such as Azure Blob Storage, Azure File Storage, or Azure Data Lake Storage.
- Create an export job (optional): If you need to export data from Azure to an Azure Data Box, you can create an export job in the Azure portal. This job will specify the data you want to transfer, the destination for the data, and the settings for the transfer.
- Copy data from Azure to the Azure Data Box: After creating the export job, you can copy your data from Azure to the Azure Data Box. You can do this using any standard file transfer protocol, such as FTP or SMB.
- Ship the Azure Data Box back to your location: After copying your data from Azure to the Azure Data Box, you need to ship the box back to your location. You can then access the data from the Azure Data Box.
Azure Data Box is an excellent tool for organizations that need to transfer large amounts of data to and from Azure. It provides a simple and secure process for copying data to the device and uploading it to Azure. Azure Data Box can be used for data migration, disaster recovery, data archiving, and high-performance computing scenarios.
