Can i recover blob file from Azure Storage blob in container, if soft delete is not is turned on

Hello Bibel, Wojciech (BSS)

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I understand that you accidentally deleted the necessary file (.xlsx extension) and would like to recover blob file from Azure Storage blob in container.

Please be informed that if soft delete is not enabled for your Azure Storage account, recovering a permanently deleted blob can be challenging and may not always be possible. When soft delete is disabled, deleting a blob permanently removes it from the storage account. Without soft delete, Azure Storage does not maintain a temporary copy of the deleted blob for recovery.

However, I can suggest you few limited possibilities to consider.

1. If you have a recent backup of your storage account or the specific blob, you might be able to restore the deleted data from the backup.
2. In some rare cases, Azure Support might be able to assist with data recovery. However, this is not guaranteed and may depend on factors like the time since deletion, storage account configuration, and the nature of the deletion.

Additional information:

Best Practices for Preventing Data Loss

• Enable Soft Delete: This is the most effective way to protect against accidental deletions.
• Implement Regular Backups: Regularly back up your important data to a separate location, such as another Azure storage account or an on-premises location.
• Versioning: Consider enabling blob versioning for your storage account. This allows you to keep track of different versions of your blobs, enabling you to revert to previous versions if needed.  

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