ClientTrack Database Vault Setup Guide
Written by Jesús DeLeón-Serratos
Updated at March 5th, 2025
Table of Contents
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
- *Example URL* (for illustration only):
(4) Connect:
- Click Connect.
- You will see a summary:
Display Name: |
sqlbaks (or your chosen name) |
Resource Name: |
sqlbaks |
Blob endpoint: |
URL of your storage account |
SAS: |
Displays the Shared Access Signature |
Resource Type: |
Container |
Permissions: |
Read, Delete, List |
(5) Access Your Data:
- The storage container contents will load.
- Download files as needed for archival or restoration.
| Important Note: Handle SAS URL's securely and do not share them publicly |
