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The only way to access Azure files via managed identities is over REST today: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/authorize-oauth-rest?tabs=portal However, we are currently working on a feature to provide Managed Identity support over Windows and Linux over SMB, but at this time are unable to provide an ETA.
AD Kerberos authentication for Linux clients: Linux clients can use Kerberos authentication over SMB for Azure Files using on-premises AD DS or Microsoft Entra Domain Services.
Azure Files supports identity-based authentication over Server Message Block (SMB) for Linux virtual machines (VMs) using the Kerberos authentication protocol through the following methods:
- On-premises Windows Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
- Microsoft Entra Domain Services
Enable Active Directory authentication over SMB for Linux clients accessing Azure Files
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