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Azure Storage account - File share - AD DS integration

Hi I have a question...... My environment (ALL in Azure, NO on-premise AD) Azure AD is P2 Installed and configured Azure AD Domain Services configured VNet for AD DS (DNS settings) a domain joined VM in the Azure Active Directory Domain…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
1,670 questions
Azure Active Directory Domain Services
asked 2020-11-24T09:39:37.873+00:00
Lutz Rahe 61 Reputation points
answered 2020-11-26T09:46:59.51+00:00
Andreas Baumgarten 67,616 Reputation points MVP
8 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What does it mean when Test-NetConnection gives both "Status: TimeOut" and "TcpTestSucceeded : True"?

I am so friggin confused. I'm trying to use Azure file storage on a windows server and Test-NetConnection gives both "Status: TimeOut" and "TcpTestSucceeded : True". Can anyone explain what this means? PS…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2020-07-14T16:05:52.133+00:00
Hemmerling, Ken 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-07-15T21:46:49.293+00:00
Dave Patrick 341.2K Reputation points MVP
7 answers

Transfer files from Azure Blob Storage to Onedrive folder

Hi, We have some data-files being generated daily in Azure and placed on a blob-storage but users can only access them by manually downloading them using Azure explorer's download function What's the recommended way to automate a daily file transfer…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
1,670 questions
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage
An Azure service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as blobs.
1,524 questions
SharePoint
SharePoint
A group of Microsoft Products and technologies used for sharing and managing content, knowledge, and applications.
6,450 questions
asked 2022-02-18T17:21:31.343+00:00
Bisceglia, Octavio {PEP} 6 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-18T13:58:44.9066667+00:00
Sumarigo-MSFT 32,006 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
6 answers

Migrate file server to Azure blob or file share

Hi I am new to Azure, What is the best way to migrate existing physical/ vmware File server to Azure? Should I opt for Azure blob or Azure File shares? Which is cost efficient? I will have to move data, what tool is better I need to bring the…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
321 questions
asked 2021-05-13T19:34:32.667+00:00
Lekha Joshi 1 Reputation point
answered 2022-05-05T09:40:05.443+00:00
Jamil Hallal 1 Reputation point
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to provision a network drive as Server Endpoint in Azure File Sync

I've provisioned Azure Files and have multiple shares in there. I want to sync the data in Azure Files to remote Windows Server. I've registered Azure Files & the Windows Server in Azure File Sync Service. When I tested synchronization for one of the…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2022-12-21T11:49:52.793+00:00
Tushar Tarkas 26 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-21T06:48:06+00:00
TP 17,431 Reputation points
5 answers

Azure File Sync - Multiple sync Directories for same endpoint?

I registered an on prem Windows file server with Azure File Sync and in the sync resource I specified a local directory. But is there a way I can also sync a separate directory for the same server(endpoint)? Or can you only sync one directory for a…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2020-09-29T03:34:47.71+00:00
John Q 11 Reputation points
commented 2022-08-04T13:55:07.767+00:00
juan andres hidalgo mora 1 Reputation point
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I'm getting Error Message: Key based authentication is not permitted on this storage account.

I have this command in a powerShell script $storageAccount = New-AzStorageAccount -ResourceGroupName $resourceGroup -Name $storageAccountName -SkuName Premium_LRS -location $location -Kind "FileStorage" -enableLargeFileShare…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2021-05-19T20:14:11.103+00:00
Will Hasey 21 Reputation points
commented 2022-06-23T17:47:21.683+00:00
Alen Rokic 6 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

403 Access denied fileshare

Hi, I developped a web app api hosted in Azure with aim to download files stored in a file share (storage account). Everything works fine in dev (local). But when I try in prod conditions, I receive this response message: "The remote server…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
1,670 questions
asked 2020-11-24T14:39:51.533+00:00
Vincent VRILLAUD 21 Reputation points
answered 2021-11-30T07:19:07.587+00:00
Jay 1 Reputation point
5 answers

Azure Files + Azure AD DS

Hey MS Community, We have 150 employees all using Windows 10 PRO. All devices are Azure AD joined and at Windows login screen they use their M365 username and password. All machines are also managed by Intune. There are NO servers and have never been a…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2021-04-09T17:32:16.897+00:00
Not So Magical 11 Reputation points
commented 2021-10-21T14:19:49.87+00:00
James Longworth 11 Reputation points
4 answers

Issue accessing azure file share from windows 11 with kerberos. Windows 10 works fine.

I've set up a fileshare in azure - using Azure AD kerberos for hybrid deployments. All configuration looks good - using the UNC from a Windows10 machines displays the folder correctly so connectivity and basic config looks fine. Yet a Windows 11…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
6,641 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,067 questions
asked 2023-02-16T03:43:21.57+00:00
John Benson 1 Reputation point
commented 2023-03-14T14:24:28.81+00:00
Sumarigo-MSFT 32,006 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure Storage mount with vpn: Multiple connections error

Hi, We have a storage account with a file share setup and have successfully mounted the file share on a windows machine through an Azure VPN Gateway. When we disconnect from the VPN (Either manually/turning off the windows machine). We then cannot…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2023-01-05T12:12:39.76+00:00
James Ralph 46 Reputation points
accepted 2023-02-10T08:54:58.8+00:00
James Ralph 46 Reputation points
4 answers

Network password incorrect using Azure AD DS Identity

Receiving the following error when using an identity connection to a smb file storage from a domain laptop. "New-PSDrive : The specified network password is not correct" The connection to the smb share works fine using the storage account and…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,523 questions
asked 2021-02-26T14:59:54.557+00:00
SF 1 Reputation point
edited the question 2023-02-03T17:38:35.77+00:00
deherman-MSFT 25,226 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers

How can I map a drive to my Azure storage?

I've created file storage on Azure that I want to map a drive to (Windows 11, latest updates). I found this PS script on the MS site to do it: $connectTestResult = Test-NetConnection -ComputerName server.windows.net -Port 445 if…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
1,670 questions
asked 2022-11-16T15:44:13.337+00:00
Jim 126 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-01-23T05:57:13.12+00:00
Sumarigo-MSFT 32,006 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
4 answers

Dealing with File shares and Intune/AAD joined computers

Hey everyone I have a client of around 100 - 150 users. There production file share has moved to Sharepoint, but i have around 4tb of data which they use for reference quiet often. With share permissions currently on a file server. We are currently…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,361 questions
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune Configuration
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Configuration: The process of arranging or setting up computer systems, hardware, or software.
1,133 questions
asked 2020-10-22T19:51:55.753+00:00
stavros mitchell 46 Reputation points
commented 2022-12-16T16:24:09.107+00:00
Derrick Ortiz 1 Reputation point
4 answers

Azure VNET Peering with File Storage and VPN Gateway

Hi, I have 2 VNETS - VNET-A and VNET-B. VNET-A has our VMs in it and is peered to VNET-B which has a VPN Gateway tied to it for Azure VPN. I can VPN fine into VNET-B but then accessing VMs via RDP is not allowed. I have configured by NSG to…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Virtual Network
Azure Virtual Network
An Azure networking service that is used to provision private networks and optionally to connect to on-premises datacenters.
1,268 questions
Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway
An Azure service that enables the connection of on-premises networks to Azure through site-to-site virtual private networks.
892 questions
asked 2022-11-30T21:17:54.293+00:00
Greg Thomas 121 Reputation points
commented 2022-12-05T14:36:39.413+00:00
Alan Kinane 16,541 Reputation points MVP
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure File Share

Hi.. When we create an azure file share we got URL like this https://xxxxx.file.core.windows.net/xxxxx I just want to know how azure can prevent duplicate URL name across azure users? If the key only base xxxxx i think there will be an duplicate…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2022-11-15T05:28:28.25+00:00
Handian Sudianto 1,771 Reputation points
answered 2022-11-15T06:43:55.897+00:00
Handian Sudianto 1,771 Reputation points
4 answers

Folder deleted in File Share Storage Account

Hello experts, I have a File Share that I have to monitor some folders within it. There was a folder that was deleted few days ago - a one that should not be touched. Now, I'm trying to find out how to prevent that in the future. The file share is…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
1,670 questions
asked 2022-10-19T10:20:25.117+00:00
michal 161 Reputation points
answered 2022-11-14T11:41:43.093+00:00
michal 161 Reputation points
4 answers

How to Mount Azure Fileshare Automatically to Windows Server VM

Good Afternoon, I am wanting to have an Azure File Share automatically mounted to a VM as a share drive (for example, Z:Drive). I tried to use the Connect PowerShell script for the file share to run at the startup via GPO (all VMs are hosted in Azure…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
1,670 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,951 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,008 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,808 questions
asked 2022-08-01T18:08:11.997+00:00
Leland Ballard 11 Reputation points
commented 2022-10-31T16:37:14.563+00:00
Leland Ballard 1 Reputation point
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

The best way in azure to store hundred of thousands of files ( docs, pdfs, mp4s) with queryable custom metadata

What is the best way to store large numbers of files in Azure ( of any type ) with custom metadata ( Topic, category , location, sensitivity etc.. ) , which can be queried? So I can store 500,000 to 1 million records and query the 'table' to return all…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
Azure Data Lake Storage
Azure Data Lake Storage
An Azure service that provides an enterprise-wide hyper-scale repository for big data analytic workloads and is integrated with Azure Blob Storage.
929 questions
Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage
An Azure service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as blobs.
1,524 questions
asked 2022-09-26T11:50:55.563+00:00
Richard Scannell 221 Reputation points
answered 2022-10-07T09:42:55.107+00:00
Richard Scannell 221 Reputation points
4 answers

Storage Sync Agent setup failure

StorageSyncAgent_WS2012R2 setup on Windows server 2012 R2 failure, it prompt "Storage Sync Agent Setup Wizard ended prematurely"

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
817 questions
asked 2021-10-29T09:28:16.477+00:00
c n choy 1 Reputation point
answered 2022-09-21T18:25:29.273+00:00
Tiaan Opperman 1 Reputation point