Version 2021

Configure the Storage Service via Workstation

Starting in MicroStrategy 2021 Update 5, you can configure the package storage location for the MicroStrategy Storage service through Workstation for AWS S3 and Shared Folder as a preview feature. Starting in MicroStrategy 2021 Update 7, this feature has been released out of the box and can also be configured with Azure Blob.

If you are installing MicroStrategy in an on-premises environment, you must select the MicroStrategy Storage Service during installation.

You must configure MicroStrategy Storage Service for a environment to use migrations.

Microstrategy Storage Service supports the following environments:

  • AWS S3

  • Azure Blob

  • Shared Folder

  1. Open the Workstation window and connect to the environment with a user who has an Administer environment privilege

  2. Right-click a environment and choose Properties.
  3. Choose Get Info if you are using a Mac.

  4. In the left pane, click Storage Location.

  5. In MicroStrategy Storage Service, choose AWS S3, Azure Blob, or a Shared Folder.
  6. Click OK. The configuration takes effect immediately.