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This article answers common questions about Azure Storage migration.
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## FAQ
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## Copy, upload or download
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**How do I create a script to copy files from one container to
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**How do I create a script to copy files from one container to another?**
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1. Install the [AzCopy](storage-use-azcopy.md) command-line tool. This tool helps you move the VHD file between storage accounts.
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Use AzCopy to move data. For more information, see [Transfer data with AzCopy on Windows](storage-use-azcopy.md) and [Transfer data with AzCopy on Linux](storage-use-azcopy-linux.md).
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**How do I map a container folder on a virtual machine?**
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Use an Azure file share.
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**How do I back up Azure file storage?**
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Use AzCopy to download the data. For more information, see [Transfer data
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**How do I change the secondary location to the Europe region for a storage account?**
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**Where can I get more information about Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE)?**
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See the following articles:
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- [Azure Storage security guide](../blobs/security-recommendations.md)
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- [Azure Storage Service Encryption for Data at Rest](storage-service-encryption.md)
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**How do I move or download data from a storage account?**
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Use AzCopy to download the data. For more information, see [Transfer data with AzCopy on Windows](storage-use-azcopy.md) and [Transfer data with AzCopy on Linux](storage-use-azcopy-linux.md).
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**How do I encrypt data in a storage account?**
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move the data back. You can also use [encryption at
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**How can I download a VHD to a local machine, other than by using the download option in the portal?**
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You can use [Storage Explorer](https://azure.microsoft.com/features/storage-explorer/) to download a VHD.
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**Are there any prerequisites for changing the replication of a storage account from geo-redundant storage to locally redundant storage?**
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**How do I access Azure Files redundant storage?**
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**How do I move from a premium storage account to a standard storage account?**
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**How do I convert to Azure Premium Storage for a file share?**
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**How do I upgrade from a standard storage account to a premium storage account? How do I downgrade from a premium storage account to a standard storage account?**
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You must create the destination storage account, copy data from the source account to the destination account, and then delete the source account. You can use a tool such as AzCopy to copy the data.
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**How do I migrate Blobs from one storage account to another?**
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You can do this using our [Blob migration script](../scripts/storage-common-transfer-between-storage-accounts.md).
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**How do I change the secondary location to the Europe region for a storage account?**
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**Where can I get more information about Azure Storage Service Encryption (SSE)?**
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- [Azure Storage security guide](../blobs/security-recommendations.md)
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- [Azure Storage Service Encryption for Data at Rest](storage-service-encryption.md)
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**How do I encrypt data in a storage account?**
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**How do I convert to Azure Premium Storage for a file share?**
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**How do I use an HTTPS custom domain with my storage account? For example, how do I make "https:\//mystorageaccountname.blob.core.windows.net/images/image.gif" appear as "https:\//www.contoso.com/images/image.gif"?**
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## Need help? Contact support.
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If you still need help, [contact support](https://portal.azure.com/?#blade/Microsoft_Azure_Support/HelpAndSupportBlade) to get your issue resolved quickly.

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