Connect Azure Storage Explorer to Power Bi Desktop without Access Keys

Anonymous
2021-09-28T19:54:21.01+00:00

I'm trying to create a POC using Power Bi Desktop, creating a report that uses Azure Blob Storage as a datasource. In order to validate the access it asks for account key. We want to see if we can use a service account or vnet gateway to authenticate since Access Keys can be recreated and destroyed.

I had created another POC connecting to Azure SQL through a VNET Gateway using service account credentials. I'm trying to see if there is a solution similar to this for Storage explorer.

Azure Storage Explorer
Azure Storage Explorer
An Azure tool that is used to manage cloud storage resources on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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  1. deherman-MSFT 33,306 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2021-09-29T16:39:19.447+00:00

    @Anonymous
    When connecting to a blob container from Storage Explorer it allows you to authenticate with SAS or via Azure Active Directory. If you assign the proper role to you Azure AD user they should be able to access the container or storage account.

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    Hope this helps! Let me know if you still have questions or need further assistance.

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