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Copying Files Using Azure Container Instance

In this hands-on lab, you will be copying files from one Azure Files share to another Azure Files share using a combination of the AzCopy utility and Azure Container Instances (ACI). By doing this, you are performing a real-world task by running jobs and tasks on the Azure resources using an ACI container. It is expected that you will have some experience using the AzCopy command-line utility and running jobs and tasks in Azure Container Instances.

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Path Info

Level

Intermediate

Duration

45m

Published

Sep 20, 2022

Challenge

Create azcopy Copy Command

Craft a command that will copy files from a source Azure File share to a destination Azure File share using the azcopy command. Hint: The --recursive flag is required when copying files between share endpoints. AzCopy Documentation
Challenge

Save Command as PowerShell Variable

Save the azcopy copy command you crafted into a variable declaration in a PowerShell environment. Hint: The Cloud Shell can act as your PowerShell environment. PowerShell Variables Documentation
Challenge

Run Command to Deploy ACI

Deploy an Azure Container Instances (ACI) container using PowerShell Az cmdlets. Hint: Subsitute the -Command parameter with the $command variable. ACI Cmdlet Documentation

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A Cloud Guru

The Cloud Content team comprises subject matter experts hyper focused on services offered by the leading cloud vendors (AWS, GCP, and Azure), as well as cloud-related technologies such as Linux and DevOps. The team is thrilled to share their knowledge to help you build modern tech solutions from the ground up, secure and optimize your environments, and so much more!

What's a lab?

Hands-on Labs are real environments created by industry experts to help you learn. These environments help you gain knowledge and experience, practice without compromising your system, test without risk, destroy without fear, and let you learn from your mistakes. Hands-on Labs: practice your skills before delivering in the real world.