Archiving Files in Azure files

Gary Zhou 1

Are there build in features in Azure Files to archive file or move file to another place for archiving purpose. for example, if a file is untouched for certain period of time, the file will be moved to blob storage for long term storage. It is cost saving and also improve Azure Files performance.

Gary Zhou 1 Reputation point

2024-07-24T21:34:55.7066667+00:00

Thanks for your answers.

I did research, somebody mentioned this feature online, does anybody know Microsoft is working on this feature?
Krishna Subramanian 0 Reputation points

2024-07-28T04:22:03.92+00:00

You can tier files from Azure files transparently to Azure Blob using Komprise. Reach out to azure@komprise.com if you want more information after reading the guides below:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/solution-integration/validated-partners/data-management/komprise-tiering-guide
Gary Zhou 1 Reputation point

2024-07-29T14:14:55.36+00:00

Thank you, I will look into it.
KarishmaTiwari-MSFT 20,207 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2024-08-07T23:45:25.6533333+00:00

@Gary Zhou Unfortunately, currently we do not have any ETA or roadmap to be shared on this feature request. Please share the feedback/feature request on the link provided in my answer below, so that product group can look into it and determine.

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Sedat SALMAN 13,985 Reputation points MVP

2024-07-24T18:33:08.7566667+00:00

Azure Files itself doesn't have a built-in feature to archive files to Blob storage automatically

However, you can use Azure Blob storage lifecycle management policies

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/blobs/lifecycle-management-overview

To achieve this you can some workflow like this

start with azure function (you can run daily) to list files in Azure Files and check their last modified date and transfer those files to Blob Storage

then you can configure a lifecycle management policy to move archived files to a cooler storage tier
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Gary Zhou 1 Reputation point

2024-07-24T18:54:01.39+00:00

I have to archive file in Azure File, but do you know whether Microsoft has plan to add this feature? Archiving for long term storage is very important in my organization.

Gary Zhou 1 Reputation point

2024-07-24T18:56:18.04+00:00

thanks for your answer. but I have to archive files from Azure Files, not blob storage. Do you know whether Microsoft plan to add this feature?
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KarishmaTiwari-MSFT 20,207 Reputation points Microsoft Employee

2024-07-24T20:23:51.3333333+00:00

@Gary Zhou

Additional to lifecycle management policies as shared by Sedat above,

You can also use Azure Data Factory to create pipelines that move files from Azure Files to Blob Storage. This can be set up to run on a schedule or triggered by specific events.

You can provide your feedback/feature request here for the product team: https://feedback.azure.com/d365community/forum/a8bb4a47-3525-ec11-b6e6-000d3a4f0f84
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Gary Zhou 1 Reputation point

2024-07-24T21:32:43.7166667+00:00

Thanks
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