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To import data into Azure, you can use the Azure Import/Export service by following these steps:
To export data from Azure, the process is reversed:
Here are some factors to consider when creating import and export jobs in Azure:
Here’s a comparison table to summarize:
Criteria | Import | Export |
---|---|---|
Purpose | To transfer data into Azure storage. | To transfer data out of Azure storage. |
Process | Drives are prepared and sent to Azure. | Azure prepares drives and sends to the user. |
Encryption | BitLocker used before sending. | Azure encrypts before shipment. |
Data Size | Ideal for large datasets. | Ideal for large datasets. |
Costs | Per job fee, per drive fee, shipping costs. | Per job fee, per drive fee, shipping costs. |
Transfer Speed | Faster for large amounts of data. | Faster for large amounts of data. |
As an Azure Administrator, understanding how to create import and export jobs is fundamental for managing data in Azure. This capability is especially important for handling large-scale data migrations securely and efficiently. When preparing for the AZ-104 exam, ensure that you are comfortable with these procedures, their considerations, and the relevant Azure portal interfaces to manage these tasks effectively.
Answer: A) True
Explanation: Azure Import/Export service is designed for transferring large amounts of data to and from Azure using physical disk drives, which is useful when transferring over the network is either too expensive or not feasible.
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: Azure Import/Export service, Azure Data Factory, and Azure Data Box can all be used to export data from Azure Blob storage depending on the size and requirements of the data transfer.
Answer: B) False
Explanation: Azure Import/Export service is used to import/export data to Azure Blob storage and Azure Files, but it does not support Azure Table storage.
Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: When creating an import job, you must provide drive journal files, a storage account key for access, and use BitLocker to encrypt the drives containing the data.
Answer: A) Azure Data Box
Explanation: Azure Data Box is designed for offline bulk data transfers into Azure services when network-based data transfer is not an optimal solution.
Answer: A) True
Explanation: Azure Data Box Gateway is a virtual appliance that you set up in your on-premises environment to transfer data to Azure Blob storage over the network.
Answer: B) Uploading the data to a temporary Azure Blob storage account
Explanation: The Azure Import/Export service involves preparing hard drives, creating a job in the portal, and shipping drives, not uploading data to a temporary storage account, which contradicts the purpose of using physical drives for transfer.
Answer: B) False
Explanation: If an export job fails, you cannot simply retry it. You may have to correct the errors and create a new job to proceed with the export.
Answer: C) 1 TB
Explanation: The maximum allowable size for a single file on an Azure Data Box Disk is 1 TB.
Answer: A) True
Explanation: An Azure Storage account is required to perform the data import/export operations using the Azure Import/Export service.
Answer: C) Azure Import/Export Tool
Explanation: The Azure Import/Export Tool is used to copy data to the hard drives and prepare them for shipping when using the Azure Import/Export service.
Answer: A) True
Explanation: It is recommended to use your own shipping account when using the Azure Import/Export service, as it provides better tracking and control over the shipment.
Azure Import/Export service is a data transport solution to move large amounts of data to and from Azure Storage by shipping hard disk drives directly to an Azure data center.
The benefits of using Azure Import/Export service are 1- Faster upload or download of large amounts of data to or from Azure Storage , 2- Lower network costs for moving large amounts of data, 3- Ability to transfer data in encrypted format, 4- Ability to import and export data to and from Azure Storage accounts that are not connected to the internet.
The requirements for using Azure Import/Export service are 1- Azure Storage account, 2- Access to Azure portal, 3- AzCopy or Azure PowerShell, 4-An encryption certificate, 5- A hard drive that meets the requirements of Azure Import/Export service, 6-A shipping address for the storage device
Azure Import/Export Blob Storage is a service that enables you to import large amounts of data into Blob storage and to export large amounts of data from Blob storage by shipping one or more hard disk drives directly to an Azure data center.
To create an import job in Azure Import/Export Blob Storage, you need to create an import job in the Azure portal, prepare the hard disk drive(s) with your data, encrypt your data, copy your data to the hard disk drive(s), and ship the hard disk drive(s) to the Azure data center.
To create an export job in Azure Import/Export Blob Storage, you need to create an export job in the Azure portal, prepare the hard disk drive(s) to receive the exported data, ship the hard disk drive(s) to the Azure data center, and receive the hard disk drive(s) with the exported data.
You can track the progress of an Azure Import/Export job by using the Azure portal or the Azure Import/Export REST API.
The maximum amount of data that can be imported or exported using Azure Import/Export service is 20 TB per job.
The expected turnaround time for an Azure Import/Export job depends on the amount of data being transferred and the shipping time for the hard disk drive(s). Microsoft typically processes the data and imports or exports it within 7 to 10 business days of receiving the hard disk drive(s).
The cost of using Azure Import/Export service includes the cost of data transfer, the cost of the storage account where the data is being imported or exported, and the cost of the hard disk drive(s) used for shipping the data. The pricing varies based on the data center location, data volume, and data type being imported or exported.
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