Azure NetApp files vs Azure File Sync

Question

We are planning to move on-premises data to Azure, May I know the cost model for Azure Net App files and Azure Files sync
How the performance is measured based on NetApp and Azure File Sync . What's the time taken for data transfer from on -premises

Answer 1

@Dhruthi R Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Forum, Thankyou for posting your query here!

Firstly, Let me me explain Azure Files is built on the same Azure storage platform as other services like Azure Blobs.

Azure files migration tools : Azure Data BoxAzure File Sync, Storage Migration Service, AzCopy, Robocopy
To learn more, see Migrate to Azure file shares.

Azure Files Pricing Details : https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/storage/files/

Azure Files scalability and performance targets

ANF is built on NetApp's bare metal with ONTAP storage OS running inside the Azure datacenter for a consistent Azure experience and an on-premises like performance.

Azure NetApp Files Pricing: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/netapp/

You can refer to this page to understand the various Azure storage options and the scenario each option is best suited for. I would recommended Azure Files based on your scenario.

This article provides benchmark testing recommendations for volume performance and metrics using Azure NetApp Files.

Performance considerations for Azure NetApp Files

Azure virtual machine SKUs best practices for Azure NetApp Files

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Answer 2

Consider your network throughput as well if you have on-premises workloads. Then I suggest you consider: Azure File Sync.

"Azure File Sync enables centralizing your organization's file shares in Azure Files while keeping the flexibility, performance, and compatibility of a Windows file server. While some users may opt to keep a full copy of their data locally, Azure File Sync additionally has the ability to transform Windows Server into a quick cache of your Azure file share. "

With Cloud Tiering, recently added or accessed files can be stored on-premises and accessed as you would any file share while leveraging Azure Backup for the file shares.