Access files in blob storage in R scripts in Azure Machine Learning?

Question

What is the easy way to access (read and write) files in blob storage in R scripts in Azure Machine Learning?

I can access files in blob storage in python scripts using azure modules, but there seems no easy way to access by R scripts.

I tried to import Azure SMR as a zip file in the R script, but the importing all dependencies is very tough work,

https://github.com/Microsoft/AzureSMR

Any kind of suggestions and help are appreciated.

Answer 1

You can refer to this blog for ways to import data from Blob storage: click here

Try using REST API: click here with R package in Execute R script. 

The simplest way is to add Import data. Once you do that, you can see a panel on the right. Give the authentication there and you are good to go.

Learn more about it on the Azure Machine Learning tutorial.