Configuring Azure Storage ConnectionString

Configuring Azure Storage ConnectionString in VS 2010 is easy. In this article I provide simple steps on how to configure your DiagnosticsConnectionString and DataConnectionString to point to your Azure Storage.

Step 1: In Solution Explorer right-click your WebRole

Step 2: Choose Properties

Step 3: Choose "Settings" from the left Menu

Step 4: Click “…” button for DiagnosticsConnectionString

Step 5: Copy storageaccount Name, Primary Access Key from your developer portal

Step 6: Repeat step 4,5 for DataConnectionString

*** Note: Please notice use of HTTPS for DiagnosticsConnectionString