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How to read data from azure blob storage

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Final answer:

To read data from Azure Blob Storage, you can use the Azure Storage SDKs or REST APIs. Here's an example using the Azure Storage SDK for .NET.

Step-by-step explanation:

To read data from Azure Blob Storage, you can use the Azure Storage SDKs or REST APIs. Here's an example using the Azure Storage SDK for .NET:

  1. Create a CloudStorageAccount object by providing your Azure Storage account name and account key.
  2. Use the CloudBlobClient class to access the blob service.
  3. Get a reference to the blob container using the GetContainerReference method.
  4. Retrieve a reference to the blob using the GetBlobReference method.
  5. Open the blob by calling the OpenRead method.
  6. Read the data from the blob using a StreamReader or any other preferred method.

This is just one approach, and depending on the programming language or platform you are using, the implementation might have some differences. Make sure to refer to the official Azure documentation or consult the specific SDK or API documentation for detailed instructions.

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