Jul 16, 2025 · An overview of Azure Files, a service that enables you to create and use network file shares in the cloud using either SMB or NFS protocols.

Sep 24, 2025 · How to create and delete an Azure classic file share by using the Azure portal, Azure PowerShell, or Azure CLI.

Mount file shares in the cloud or on-premises on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Cache Azure file shares on Windows Servers with Azure File Sync for local access.

Oct 29, 2025 · The new Microsoft.FileShares resource provider (preview) and management model allows you to deploy file shares without creating an Azure storage account. Before you create …

Oct 16, 2025 · Azure Files enforces authorization on user access at both the share level and the directory/file level. You can assign share-level permissions through Azure RBAC.

Azure Files backup is a native cloud solution that protects your data and eliminates on-premises maintenance overheads. Azure Backup integrates with Azure File Sync, centralizing your File …

Sep 18, 2025 · Understand how to plan for an Azure Files deployment. You can either direct mount an SMB or NFS file share, or cache SMB file shares on-premises with Azure File Sync.

Feb 4, 2024 · With Azure Files, you can migrate legacy applications that rely on file shares to Azure quickly and without costly rewrites. You can use File storage to expose data publicly to …

Jul 29, 2025 · Azure Files provides fully managed file shares in the cloud that are accessible via the industry standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol and Network File System (NFS) …

Mar 30, 2025 · Learn about file shares hosted in Azure Files using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, including features, security, and SMB Multichannel.