Overview

This guide will help you set up and download backups from the ClientTrack Database Vault using Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer.
 

1. Installation

• Start by installing the Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer and follow the standard installation instructions.
   
• Ensure the system downloading the backup has network access to the server running Microsoft SQL Server.

2. Authentication

Your Database Vault Storage Account will be authenticated using a Shared Access Signature (SAS) provided by Eccovia.

(1) Open Storage Explorer:

• Launch Microsoft Azure Storage Explorer.
  (It will prompt you to add an authentication method)

• If the connection prompt doesn't appear, click the “plug” icon to open it. 

(2) Select Connection Type:

• Choose Blob Container.
   
• Select Shared Access Signature URL (SAS).

(3) Enter SAS URL:

• Paste the SAS URL from the ShareFile into the Blob container SAS URL box.
   
• Ensure the Display name shows as 'sqlbaks' (or another user-friendly name you choose).
  
  
  • *Example URL* (for illustration only):
    https://saclientvaultwu2dev.blob.core.windows.net/client-container%02name?sp=fje=2024-01-01T00:00:00Z&container-SAS-token%02herefjeio3wpaqjf90342[qu9j0

(4) Connect:

• Click Connect.
   
• You will see a summary:

(5) Access Your Data:

• The storage container contents will load.

• Download files as needed for archival or restoration.