Cmdlets for Azure Data Lake Storage

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AuthScheme Parameter (Connect-ADLS Cmdlet)

Specifies the authentication scheme the provider uses when connecting to Azure Data Lake Storage.

Syntax

Connect-ADLS -AuthScheme string

Possible Values

AzureAD, AzureServicePrincipal, AzureServicePrincipalCert, AzureMSI, AccessKey, SAS

Data Type

cstr

Default Value

"AzureAD"

Remarks

If this property is left unset, the cmdlet uses the default value: AzureAD.

  • AzureAD: Performs Azure Active Directory OAuth authentication.
  • AzureServicePrincipal: Authenticates as an Azure Service Principal (role-based or application-based) using a Client Secret.
  • AzureServicePrincipalCert: Authenticates as an Azure Service Principal (role-based or application-based) using a Certificate.
  • AzureMSI: Automatically obtains Azure AD Managed Service Identity credentials when running on an Azure VM.
  • AccessKey: Authenticates the calls to the API by setting the AccessKey to your Access Key.
  • SAS: Authenticates the calls to the API by setting the SharedAccessSignature to your Shared Access Signature (SAS).

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