Azure sql database export to storage blob failed

Question

I tried to export Sql Database in azure to storage blob but the operation failed. I do this task daily last month and this issue is new. It shows as follows :

Error encountered during the service operation.Blob https://blob link/dbname-2019-1-16-14-24.bacpac is not writeable. The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden.The remote server returned an error: (403) Forbidden.

Answer 1

I had the same problem. I have contacted Azure support and this is their response.

We recently identified a regression in the import/export service that is generating incorrect SAS tokens to the storage accounts.

The engineering team has rolled out the fix, but it might take some time for the fix to get applied worldwide.

Please try the following link to access Azure portal and then perform the export operations:

https://portal.azure.com/?feature.canmodifystamps=true&microsoft_azure_storage=stage1

The portal shows an orange title bar if you open it via the above link, this is expected.

So, it should be already fixed by now.

Answer 2

If you're using sql scripts for back up following this link , then I suspect that the expired date of SHARED ACCESS SIGNATURE is reached.

Please re-generate SHARED ACCESS SIGNATURE , and then use the new key for backup.

Please let me know if any more issues.

Answer 3

Make sure a firewall rule does not exist. Please go to the Azure portal "Storage Accounts → "YourStorageAccountName" → Firewalls and Virtual Networks (left vertical panel). Put it to "Allow access" from "All networks". You can also configure the storage account with exceptions for trusted Microsoft services as explained here .