Why won't MS develop a data lifecycle for Azure file like they have with blob storage?

Mark Ruthenberg 0 Reputation points
2024-09-13T16:56:57.1+00:00

Microsoft need to develop data lifecycle management system for Azure files like they have with Blob storage. It would be very valuable to be able to migrate hot or cold file between storage tiers automatically.

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Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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  1. Sumarigo-MSFT 46,126 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2024-09-17T06:10:47.7633333+00:00

    @Mark Ruthenberg Firstly, Apologies for the delay response!
    Welcome to Microsoft Q&A FOrum, Thank you for posting your Query here!

    "We are already working on this feature as part of your feature list. It will be released soon, though I don’t have an exact ETA at the moment. Please subscribe to Azure Updates, and I will also update this thread once the feature has been released."

    I would also recommened to upvote this feedback here : https://feedback.azure.com/d365community/idea/c3e592a9-ee25-ec11-b6e6-000d3a4f06a4

    Please let us know if you have any further queries. I’m happy to assist you further.     


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