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한국어Azure Files
Product
Fully managed file shares in the cloud, accessible via SMB and NFS, with Azure File Sync for on-premises caching.
| Type | Product |
|---|---|
| Documentation | learn.microsoft.com/azure/storage/files |
Articles about Azure Files (2)
- Migrating to the Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide to Lift-and-Shift with Azure Files
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast companion blog! In our ongoing journey to help IT professionals, system administrators, and business leaders master modern infrastructur… - Azure Elastic SAN vs. Managed Disks vs. Blob Storage: Choosing the Right Tool
· Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the blog, where we expand on the conversations we have on the air. Navigating Azure's robust storage ecosystem can be daunting when deciding where t…
Latest update
Public Preview: Azure Files cross-region data copy and synchronization with Azure Storage Mover
Azure Files customers can now copy and synchronize file share data across storage accounts, Azure regions, and subscriptions within the same tenant using Azure Storage Mover. Schedule incremental transfers to maintain secondary copies that can support business continuity scenarios, copy data across regions, consolidate file shares, or place data closer to applications and analytics workloads. Centralized scheduling, monitoring, auditing, and metadata preservation provide a managed approach to recurring file share copy operations.
Azure Files-to-Azure Files data copy is now in preview for SMB shares. Sign up here.
For questions or feedback,…
Preview: October 2026
Older updates (1)
Generally Available: Encryption in Transit for Azure Files NFS Shares in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) now generally supports Encryption in Transit (EiT) for Azure Files NFS v4.1 volumes through the Azure File CSI driver. With EiT enabled, data transferred between AKS workloads and Azure Files NFS shares is encrypted using TLS, helping customers meet security and compliance requirements for production workloads. The capability is integrated with the AZNFS mount helper and Stunnel and can be enabled through storage class configuration without requiring application changes. This capability is available in all Azure regions that support Azure Files Premium (SSD).
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and Manage Persistent Volumes…
Preview: May 2025 · General Availability: July 2026
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