So here is the scenario.

I have 1 vm linux machine which is inside in a vNet. I want to copy file into azure blob storage container.

I have already put that file into /tmp folder. I have already installed the azure cli and azcopy.

I need your help.

What should I need to do now? I think I need access first either system-assigned or user-assigned.

What is the best practice in that regard? System-assigned or user-assigned.

Keep in mind that I have to create a cron job that will copy that file on daily basis from the vm and put into azure blob storage.

CodePudding user response：

If your question is which type of Managed Identity you should use the answer is the same it always is in our industry: it depends.

Have a look at What are managed identities for Azure resources? - Managed identity types for a detailed description about the two types of Managed Identities.

System-assigned. Some Azure resources, such as virtual machines allow you to enable a managed identity directly on the resource.

User-assigned. You may also create a managed identity as a standalone Azure resource. You can create a user-assigned managed identity and assign it to one or more Azure Resources.

Based on the information you provided at this time, I would expect a System-Assigned managed identity to be the best fit for now.