Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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Remove User access to onprem Fileshare after migrating to Azure File Share
We have our on-premise file server syncing up to our Azure File Share with NTFS permissions all in place and an Entra SMB group created for all users ready to move access from onprem to the Azure share My question is; when we come to remove user access…
asked 2025-01-24T15:12:50.3233333+00:00
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Ben Slade
20
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answered 2025-01-27T03:54:20.54+00:00
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Vinod Kumar Reddy Chilupuri
2,310
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Entra ID Sync to Azure AD issue with File Server access
I am having issues with users on Windows365 Entra Joined virtual Machines connecting to an Azure AD Domain Joined Server in Azure. The problem is that when logging into the VM, the file server shares will prompt for a username and password every time.…
asked 2025-01-17T16:46:27.5666667+00:00
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John K
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commented 2025-01-27T02:24:43.9933333+00:00
Vinod Kumar Reddy Chilupuri
2,310
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Azure AD cloud only identities with Azure File services - using custom identity proxy
I want to use Azure AD cloud only identities with Azure File services. I want to create an identity proxy for this connectivity. Cannot use ADDS or Entra DS. could a custom application based on MSAL - work ?
asked 2025-01-23T19:21:37.8966667+00:00
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Banerjee, Somdutta
166
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commented 2025-01-24T18:51:14.3133333+00:00
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Keshavulu Dasari
3,090
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Windows Shares to Azure Service with Cloud only access
Is there an Option to move Windows Shares to Azure Service (Azure File or alternatives) giving access through Entra ID (Cloud Only Identities) without any dependency on AD, ADDS, Or Entra DS service?
asked 2025-01-23T19:17:28.08+00:00
Banerjee, Somdutta
166
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commented 2025-01-24T18:49:18.13+00:00
Keshavulu Dasari
3,090
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Connect Azure File Share with Microsoft Entra Kerberos
Hello I created a new Azure file share and tried to connect this with "Microsoft Entra Kerberos". After putting in the DNSRoot and ObjectGUID of my on-premises Domain I get the error: AccountType StandardV2_LRS is only valid for api-version…
asked 2025-01-21T11:30:12.52+00:00
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Roßjat, Falk
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commented 2025-01-23T07:23:41.0566667+00:00
Roßjat, Falk
0
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How to read a large 50GB of file in azure function app
I have several 50GB+ files in Azure Blob and Azure File share. I like to read them via azure function. what will be best performance approach, the file has only read operation no write operation. to gain highest performance I need file mounted so python…
asked 2025-01-21T17:39:25.39+00:00
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PS
0
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answered 2025-01-21T18:32:00.4966667+00:00
Keshavulu Dasari
3,090
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Azure File Shares - Identity Based Access API Error
Hi all, Currently getting the below error when trying to apply step 2 for Identity Based Access - Set Share-level permissions. Step 1 has been complete and has been configured through AD DS. I have tried adding the below API versions to the URL as…
asked 2025-01-21T15:48:26.9166667+00:00
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Jay McDonald
30
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answered 2025-01-21T17:45:25.14+00:00
Keshavulu Dasari
3,090
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
How to list files and folders metadata in azure file storage with logic app workflow?
Hello, Could you please help me with this? I'm trying to build an azure logic app for a storage account. Inside this storage account there are like 20 azure files. In each azure file share there are several files and folders. I want to create a…
asked 2025-01-13T19:52:46.47+00:00
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Amer Malkawi
0
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commented 2025-01-21T10:04:49.5+00:00
Nandamuri Pranay Teja
330
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
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Any timeline to support "Extended Attributes" over "SMB Azure file shares"?
I've run into an issue with container apps. My WebDAV service relies on what are called "Extended Attributes" on files. Basically, little metadata "files" that are stored next to a file but not part of the actual file. Specifically,…
asked 2024-12-05T16:53:04.29+00:00
Omar Aviles
20
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
commented 2025-01-20T07:45:05.82+00:00
Vinod Kumar Reddy Chilupuri
2,310
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Azure File Sync Agent Setup on On-Premises Server Without Internet Access
Hello everyone, I need assistance with setting up the Azure File Sync Agent on an on-premises VM running Windows Server 2022, which is domain-joined and no internet. I’ve reviewed the Microsoft documentation, and it states that a basic internet…
asked 2025-01-11T14:32:38.68+00:00
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AmitHaridas-9125
20
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accepted 2025-01-18T00:36:45.9466667+00:00
AmitHaridas-9125
20
Reputation points
0 answers
Azure file share access via mobile device.
Hi Microsoft, Want to check does Azure file share able view or manage thru mobile device like iPhone or iPad? I do test using Azure app but not able find any Azure file even I click inside storage accounts, or have any other app can be view? Regard, Paul
asked 2025-01-02T05:58:05.06+00:00
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PAUL CHONG CHUANG YONG
130
Reputation points
commented 2025-01-17T18:37:12.7333333+00:00
Keshavulu Dasari
3,090
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Need to move ~50TB of data from an Azure VM to an Azure File share in the same tenant
I need to move 50tb from an Azure VM file share to Azure files. All of the Azure data move solutions are primarily targeted for on-premises to Azure, but I see almost no options for an Azure VM to Azure Files. Azure storage mover agent are image files…
asked 2025-01-10T15:12:10.9866667+00:00
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Weinberg, Eric
0
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commented 2025-01-17T06:24:16.75+00:00
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Hari Babu Vattepally
1,475
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
Azure files drive mapping turns red after working and error is the system cannot contact a domain controller to service the authentication request
Hybrid joined Kerberos Azure files drive mapped successfully and is being used for days, hours, etc. Drive decides to disconnect. Shows in explorer as red Trying to connect first click on drive - The system cannot contact a domain controller to service…
asked 2024-08-09T15:54:01.8+00:00
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MiltThacker-2374
0
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answered 2025-01-17T05:39:35.8233333+00:00
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Jason Schadow
11
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1 answer
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Azure Files with Entra Domain Services vs Active Directory
I have a number of clients with Azure files shares setup that are joined to entra domain services, however they are not joined to AD. When I am trying to setup a new client with the same config, it is telling me I have to join to AD and is not giving…
asked 2025-01-15T20:13:33.4766667+00:00
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Ryan Griffin
20
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accepted 2025-01-15T20:45:31.24+00:00
Ryan Griffin
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Unable to connect another tenant SMB file share from my Aks cluster
Unable to connect another tenant SMB file share from my Aks cluster mount error(13): Permission denied Refer to the mount.cifs(8) manual page (e.g. man mount.cifs) and kernel log messages (dmesg) Attempting to mount…
asked 2025-01-08T08:03:42.5633333+00:00
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Hemabhushan Gottapu
0
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commented 2025-01-15T12:49:19.96+00:00
Nandamuri Pranay Teja
330
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
how to fix this error message: resource #516
I have a microsoft family account. When I try to organise files I get the error message Resource #516 "search box conif key" is being consumed but is not available. What can I do?
asked 2025-01-13T11:44:55.66+00:00
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Gill Lamden kilgarriff
0
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answered 2025-01-13T18:03:06.0533333+00:00
Amira Bedhiafi
27,991
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1 answer
Azure File sync issue
We were experiencing Persistent sync errors in Azure File share. After restarting the Storage sync agent services the persistent sync error has gone. However it is still showing Calculating. Please find the attached snapshot
asked 2024-07-23T14:34:47.0933333+00:00
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Mahavir Saroj
231
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answered 2025-01-13T17:56:14.8666667+00:00
Amira Bedhiafi
27,991
Reputation points
1 answer
Problem mapping SMB drive shares in Azure for Entra-joined users
The frustrating part of this is that I had it working before the Holidays. My use case is only for the Users who are Entra-joined only. The computers I have tested with are Entra-joined. This is not for hybrid-joined users or computers. Entra Domain…
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1 answer
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Azure Blob Storage Archive Tier for Backup and Restore
Hi, We want to back up historical files to Azure Storage. We rarely use this data, so it’s not an issue if restoration takes time. I think Azure Blob Archive tier might fit our requirements. Could it be confirmed whether the same data structure can be…
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Storage sync group connected to two endpoint server. and one RODC server drive cannot be editable
Storage sync group connected to two endpoint server. and one RODC server drive cannot be editable for users even all permission added. How can resolve / enable write access to the server or drive?
asked 2025-01-07T12:35:07.59+00:00
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Abdul Haque Nellengara
0
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edited an answer 2025-01-10T13:58:09.92+00:00
Nandamuri Pranay Teja
330
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor