Overview

Migrating from Cloudflare R2 to Azure Blob Storage is ideal for organizations integrating with Microsoft's ecosystem or requiring enterprise-grade compliance features. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the migration process using Cloney.

Migration Benefits

Azure Blob Storage offers enterprise security, Microsoft 365 integration, Azure Synapse Analytics, and extensive compliance certifications.

Prerequisites

  • A Cloney account with an active subscription
  • Cloudflare R2 bucket with data to migrate
  • Azure Storage account with a container created
  • Appropriate credentials for both services

Setup Access Credentials

Before proceeding, ensure you have configured least privilege access for both services:

Cloudflare R2: Least Privilege AccessAzure: Least Privilege Access Setup

Step 1: Add Your Cloudflare R2 Source

  1. Log in to your Cloney dashboard
  2. Navigate to Jobs → Create New Job
  3. Select Cloudflare R2 as your source provider
  4. Enter your R2 credentials and click Validate Connection

Step 2: Configure Your Azure Destination

  1. Select Azure Blob Storage as your destination provider
  2. Enter your Azure credentials:
    • Storage Account Name: Your Azure storage account name
    • Account Key or SAS Token: Access credentials
    • Container Name: The name of your destination container
  3. Click Validate Connection to verify access

Step 3: Configure Migration Options

Customize your migration with these options:

OptionDescriptionRecommendation
Prefix/Path FilterMigrate only objects matching a specific prefixUse for partial migrations
Preserve MetadataCopy object metadata along with dataEnable for full fidelity
Access TierSet the Azure access tier for migrated blobsHot for frequent access
Overwrite ExistingReplace blobs that already exist in destinationEnable for sync operations

Step 4: Start the Migration

  1. Review your migration configuration
  2. Click Start Migration
  3. Monitor progress in the Jobs dashboard
Migration Complete

Once finished, verify your data in the Azure portal and update your applications.

Azure Access Tier Options

Choose the appropriate Azure access tier based on your needs:

Access TierBest ForStorage CostAccess Cost
HotFrequently accessed dataHigherLower
CoolInfrequently accessed (30+ days)LowerHigher
ColdRarely accessed (90+ days)LowerHigher
ArchiveLong-term archival (180+ days)LowestHighest

Best Practices

  • Enable Soft Delete: Protect against accidental deletion with blob soft delete.
  • Set Up Lifecycle Management: Automate tier transitions based on access patterns.
  • Use Private Endpoints: For security-sensitive data, use Azure Private Link.
  • Integrate with Azure Services: Connect to Azure Synapse, Power BI, or Azure Functions.