Send data from Azure vm (linux) to Azure blob storage container

Question

So here is the scenario.

I have 1 vm linux machine which is inside in a vNet . I want to copy file into azure blob storage container .

I have already put that file into /tmp folder. I have already installed the azure cli and azcopy.

I need your help.

What should I need to do now? I think I need access first either system-assigned or user-assigned .

What is the best practice in that regard? System-assigned or user-assigned.

Keep in mind that I have to create a cron job that will copy that file on daily basis from the vm and put into azure blob storage .

Answer 1

If your question is which type of Managed Identity you should use the answer is the same it always is in our industry: it depends.

Have a look at What are managed identities for Azure resources? - Managed identity types for a detailed description about the two types of Managed Identities.

System-assigned . Some Azure resources, such as virtual machines allow you to enable a managed identity directly on the resource.

User-assigned . You may also create a managed identity as a standalone Azure resource. You can create a user-assigned managed identity and assign it to one or more Azure Resources.

Based on the information you provided at this time, I would expect a System-Assigned managed identity to be the best fit for now.