Migration from EFS to Azure files

Question

Hi All,

I need to migrate from EFS to Azure files. what is the best approach that i can to follow.

EFS volume is 467 GB

Answer 1

Hi Seelamanthula, Susmitha,

Migrating from Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) to Azure Files involves transferring your data securely and efficiently while minimizing downtime.

1. Evaluate the requirements of your EFS volume, including performance, protocol support, and any specific features you may need in Azure Files.
2. Migration Method: Decide whether to use an online or offline migration method. For a volume size of 467 GB, if you have sufficient network bandwidth, an online migration might be preferable. Otherwise, consider using an offline method with Azure Data Box.
3. Select the Right Tools: Depending on your migration method, choose appropriate tools. For online migrations, tools like AzCopy or robocopy can be effective. If you opt for offline migration, Azure Data Box would be suitable. Use RoboCopy to migrate to Azure file shares
4. Perform the initial migration of your data from EFS to Azure Files. This step will involve transferring the bulk of your data.
5. After the initial migration, perform a resync to capture any changes made to the data during the migration process. This ensures that the Azure Files share is up to date.
6. Once all data is migrated and synchronized, you can switch over to using Azure Files.
   Migration of unstructured data
   Migrate to SMB Azure file shares

By following these steps, you can facilitate a smooth migration from EFS to Azure Files, ensuring that your data is transferred securely and efficiently.

Hope the above answer helps! Please let us know do you have any further queries.

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