Blob Code download much slower than MS Azure Storage Explorer

Question

It takes an hour to download 250GB while using blob code download and 10 minutes using MS Azure storage explorer.

Answer 1

It depends on what version of MS Azure Storage explorer is being used here. In case it is one of the newer versions, 'azcopy' command may be used directly for optimal performance. The newer versions include 1.9.0/1.8.1/1.8.0 and so on.

This library may be used for optimal performance while working with code for downloading and uploading. 

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