Azure Files Storage

Question 1

What is Azure Files?

Answer 1

Offers fully managed cloud-based file storage that can be accessed through the industry-standard server message block (SMB) protocol.

Example: Azure Files is a service provided by Microsoft Azure.

Question 2

What are the features of Azure Files?

Answer 2

1. Mount your Azure File share from Windows, Linux, or macOS.
2. Azure File Sync enables you to access your data from SMB, REST, or even on-premises.
3. Encrypt data at rest and in transit using SMB 3.0 and HTTPS.
4. Lift and shift applications to the cloud, where the application data is moved to Azure Files, and the application continues to run on-premises.
5. Store configuration files in a centralized location where they can be accessed from many application instances.
6. Azure Files provides the capability of taking share snapshots of file shares.

Additional Information: Azure Files allows for easy access to files across different operating systems.