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Episode 367 – Azure Files vs a Server with an SMB Share

Episode 367 – Azure Files vs a Server with an SMB Share

In Episode 367, Ben and Scott kick off 2024 with a discussion of Azure Files. They start out reviewing a customer scenario Ben encountered and how they would approach it, breaking down the options available with Azure Files, hosting traditional SMB shares in Azure, and how a hybrid deployment can be the best of both worlds. Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. Show Notes Planning for an Azure Files deployment Replace or extend Windows file servers with Azure Files and Azure File Sync Authentication & Identity Overview of Azure Files identity-based authentication options for SMB access Data protection What are the benefits of Microsoft Defender for Storage? Prevent accidental deletion of Azure file shares Accidental delete protection for Azure file shares using Azure Backup Azure Files data redundancy Costing Optimize costs for Azure Files with Reservations Understand Azure Files billing Performance and scale Azure Files scalability and performance targets Azure Files networking considerations NFS file shares in Azure Files Robocopy sees Cloud Tiered files in Azure File Sync as "modified" even though they are not, how to fix? About the sponsors Intelligink utilizes their skill and passion for the Microsoft cloud to empower their customers with the freedom to focus on their core business. They partner with them to implement and administer their cloud technology deployments and solutions. Visit Intelligink.com for more info.

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