Audience
Anyone looking for simple, secure, and fully managed cloud file shares
About Azure Files
Take advantage of fully managed file shares in the cloud that are accessible via the industry-standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. Mount file shares concurrently in the cloud or on-premises on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Plus, cache Azure file shares on Windows Servers with Azure File Sync for local access performance. Use premium shares for performance-sensitive, IO intensive workloads and standard shares for reliable, general purpose file storage.
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Microsoft
Founded: 1975
United States
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Azure Files Frequently Asked Questions
Azure Files Product Features
Cloud Storage
Access Control
Archiving & Retention
Backup
Data Migration
Data Synchronization
File Sharing
Version Control
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