Can you generate a SAS token from Storage Explorer?
yes , we can
How do you set metadata or properties for a blob?
To set metadata or properties for a blob in Azure Storage Explorer, right-click the blob and choose Properties. In the Properties pane, you can add or edit metadata key-value pairs and modify properties such as content type, cache control, or content encoding, then save your changes to update the blob's settings.
Can you manage blob snapshots using Storage Explorer?
Yes, you can manage blob snapshots using Azure Storage Explorer. It allows you to create snapshots by right-clicking a blob and selecting "Create Snapshot," view existing snapshots via "Manage History," and delete snapshots as needed.
How do you copy a blob from one storage account to another using Storage Explorer?
To copy a blob from one storage account to another using Azure Storage Explorer:
Open Storage Explorer and sign in to both the source and destination storage accounts.
Navigate to the blob you want to copy in the source storage account, right-click the blob, and select Copy.
Then, navigate to the target container in the destination storage account, right-click inside the container, and select Paste.
Storage Explorer will start copying the blob to the destination storage account, showing progress in the Transfers view.
What are the prerequisites for copying data across subscriptions in Storage Explorer?
The prerequisites for copying data across subscriptions in Storage Explorer include having appropriate Microsoft Entra (Azure AD) permissions for both subscriptions and storage accounts, ensuring the subscriptions are signed in and selected within Storage Explorer, and having data layer access permissions to the storage accounts. Additionally, network access configurations like firewall and virtual network rules must permit connectivity between the involved resources.