What are the Azure Import/Export components?

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Answer

Import/Export service uses the following components:

Import/Export service: This service available in Azure portal helps the user create and track data import (upload) and export (download) jobs.

WAImportExport tool: This is a command-line tool that does the following:

  • Prepares your disk drives that are shipped for import.
  • Facilitates copying your data to the drive.
  • Encrypts the data on the drive with AES 256-bit BitLocker. You can use an external key protector to protect your BitLocker key.
  • Generates the drive journal files used during import creation.
  • Helps identify numbers of drives needed for export jobs.
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