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Storage Import Export Data From Blobs
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This page is part of the Azure documentation. It contains code examples and configuration instructions for working with Azure services.
Bias Analysis
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Summary:
The documentation demonstrates a Windows bias by providing detailed instructions and examples for Windows-centric tools such as PowerShell and the WAImportExport.exe utility, without offering equivalent Linux command-line examples or guidance. The unlock step for exported drives relies exclusively on a Windows executable, and there is no mention of Linux-compatible alternatives or workflows. Additionally, PowerShell examples are given equal or greater prominence compared to Azure CLI, and Windows tools are referenced without Linux parity.
Recommendations:
- Provide explicit instructions and examples for unlocking BitLocker-encrypted drives on Linux, such as using dislocker or cryptsetup, including command-line examples.
- Mention and document any cross-platform or Linux-native tools that can be used in place of WAImportExport.exe, or clarify platform limitations if none exist.
- Ensure that all steps involving command-line utilities (e.g., unlocking drives, reviewing logs) include both Windows and Linux workflows.
- Where PowerShell is referenced, ensure Azure CLI (which is cross-platform) is given equal or greater prominence, and clarify when steps are Windows-only.
- Add a section or callout summarizing platform support and any known limitations for Linux/Mac users.
- If certain steps are only possible on Windows, clearly state this and provide recommended workarounds or alternatives for Linux users.
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### Create a job
1. To get a list of the locations from which you can receive disks, use the [Get-AzImportExportLocation](/powershell/module/az.importexport/get-azimportexportlocation) cmdlet:
1. Run the following [New-AzImportExport](/powershell/module/az.importexport/new-azimportexport) example to create an export job that uses your existing storage account:
For more information, see [Examples of valid blob paths](storage-import-export-determine-drives-for-export.md#examples-of-valid-blob-paths).
> [!NOTE]
> If the blob to be exported is in use during data copy, Azure Import/Export service takes a snapshot of the blob and copies the snapshot.
1. Use the [Get-AzImportExport](/powershell/module/az.importexport/get-azimportexport) cmdlet to see all the jobs for the resource group myierg:
1. To update your job or cancel your job, run the [Update-AzImportExport](/powershell/module/az.importexport/update-azimportexport) cmdlet: