Creating Azure Access Keys for ZinkML Connector

Overview

This guide provides instructions for creating Azure SAS (Shared Access Signature) tokens required for setting up an Azure connector on the ZinkML platform.

Video guide

For a visual guide on creating Azure access keys, please watch our step-by-step tutorial:

Table of Contents

1. Accessing Azure Portal
2. Configuring SAS Token
3. Generating Access Keys
4. Next Steps

Accessing Azure Portal

Step 1: Initial Access

1. Sign in to Microsoft Azure console
2. Navigate to Storage Accounts
3. Select target storage account

Configuring SAS Token

Step 1: Service Configuration

Select allowed services:

• ✓ Blob
• ✓ File

Step 2: Resource Types

Select allowed resource types:

• ✓ Service
• ✓ Container
• ✓ Object

Step 3: Permissions Setup

1. Select allowed permissions:
   • ✓ Read
   • ✓ List
2. Security settings:
   • ❌ Disable "Enable deletion of versions"

Generating Access Keys

Step 1: Generate Token

1. Click "Generate SAS and connection string"
2. Wait for token generation
3. Copy the generated SAS token

Step 2: Token Usage

• Use the copied SAS token for ZinkML Azure connector creation
• Store token securely

Next Steps

Creating ZinkML Connector

1. Access ZinkML platform
2. Navigate to connector creation
3. Select Azure connector type
4. Input the SAS token

Security Best Practices

• Store SAS token securely
• Never share tokens publicly
• Monitor token usage
• Set appropriate expiration dates
• Regular token rotation

Additional Resources

• Ingestion Documentation
• Dataflows Documentation
• Video Tutorials

Important: Keep your SAS token secure and never share it publicly.