How to mount Azure file share without using access key

Anthony Reid 0 Reputation points
2023-01-23T17:38:48.6366667+00:00

Hello,

I am having an issue where I am only able to mount an azure file share onto Windows 10 machines using the Access key for the storage.

The test group of users have SMB elevated contributor access in the parent Storage account as well as the file share itself. We have Azure AD Domain services setup, Default-share level permissions are enabled through Azure Active Directory Domain Services.
When trying to mount the drive it gives an error saying the password is incorrect, unless we use Azure<fileshare>, <access key> as the login. If that is done it will log in successfully but we need it to validate permissions from Azure AD as opposed to the access key.

We have verified that port 445 is not being blocked and preventing access. and the presented Az Pwsh script auto generated by Azure on the portal is also not mounting the file share when run

Any assistance would be apperciated.

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  1. Luke Murray 10,531 Reputation points MVP
    2023-01-24T00:07:08.0533333+00:00

    Hi, Anthony

    There are some changes, that need to be made on the client devices:

    [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-files-identity-auth-azure-active-directory-enable?tabs=azure-portal#configure-the-clients-to-retrieve-kerberos-tickets

    Try making the changes on one, reboot and retest.

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