Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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CREATE SMB operation when reading an existing file from an SMB share
Hi, I recently mounted an SMB share to my Linux VM, and every time the VM tries to read an existing file from the share, I'm charged for 3 operations: Create, Read, Close. Why do we need a Create operation in case of an existing file, and why is this…
asked 2024-03-03T12:59:19.7166667+00:00
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Artyom Gilevich
20
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accepted 2024-03-05T10:15:38.7066667+00:00
Artyom Gilevich
20
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1 answer
File Explorer Not Responding - Mapped Network Drive to Deleted Azure File Share Freezes and Prevents logins for All Users in Win 10 Multi-session
I'm posting this to make other community members aware of the issue until File/Windows Explorer can be patched. This does look like a bug with Windows/File Explorer that will cause instability in an AVD environment for all users on the session host.…
asked 2022-02-28T14:52:51.93+00:00
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bsonnek
51
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answered 2024-03-04T13:30:46.41+00:00
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Max.Fischer
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Azure File Share using the Powershell command (New-PSDrive) but got an error "The network resource type is not correct".
Hi all, I have tried mounting a drive to my computer from the Azure File Share using the Powershell command (New-PSDrive) but got an error "The network resource type is not correct". I have tried changing different Letters for the Drive…
asked 2022-12-22T16:17:47.87+00:00
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Toma, Cristian
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commented 2024-03-04T13:23:32.5566667+00:00
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Sathish Striker
0
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How to return file name and last modified from fileshare on azure storage
I have an azure storage account with a lot of data, I want to see if any changes have been made to the documents by getting the filename and the last modified stamp. There are a lot of files and the portal doesn't allow sorting by modified date like you…
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write a file to azure storage account file share
I want to write data from azure synapse analytics to Azure SMB File share eg I have a dataframe df and I want to write this data to a container #df This is my…
asked 2024-03-04T10:25:34.66+00:00
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Aditya Singh
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commented 2024-03-04T12:04:11.23+00:00
Deepanshu katara
5,145
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1 answer
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Seeking Guidance on Azure Files Shares Access Setup
We're currently exploring efficient methods to configure access to Azure Files shares, similar to our past practices. Previously, we typically granted broad permissions to everyone at the share level and then utilized NTFS permissions to control access…
asked 2024-03-04T11:23:18.8366667+00:00
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Mikko Haukkala
20
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited an answer 2024-03-04T11:30:19.5333333+00:00
Sumarigo-MSFT
43,806
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer
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storage username and access key
Hi, I have configured file shares with AD, but when I follow the step from below link. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-files-identity-ad-ds-configure-permissions?WT.mc_id=Portal-Microsoft_Azure_FileStorage But I don't know…
asked 2024-02-26T09:43:32.0433333+00:00
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PAUL CHONG CHUANG YONG
80
Reputation points
commented 2024-03-04T02:04:49.7766667+00:00
PAUL CHONG CHUANG YONG
80
Reputation points
3 answers
macOS using Azure Files - updated files are slow to show
We have a customer using storage account with files shares which are connecting to both macOS and Windows machines. Users on macOS are reporting they do not see the latest version of folder share with files, windows users can see all files. If…
asked 2021-06-14T11:04:54.963+00:00
Mark Simonds
1
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commented 2024-03-03T23:56:49.45+00:00
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Deepika Sharma
0
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Possible to run MARS agent on same server running Azure File Sync?
Hi All, I have consulted the documentation and resources online and I can't seem to find a concrete answer regarding this. If I were to plan to setup an Azure File Sync on a server to sync fileshares on-premise with Azure Files, would it still be…
asked 2021-09-29T12:51:27.977+00:00
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BeneTleilaxu
21
Reputation points
edited the question 2024-02-28T20:31:41.53+00:00
deherman-MSFT
33,701
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers
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How NFS file share cost works
When I upload 2TB data to NFS file share how the cost is calculated ? what’s the difference between NFS and file share?
asked 2024-02-28T11:56:14.03+00:00
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Disharaj
20
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edited the question 2024-02-28T17:13:00.3666667+00:00
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OMMI NAVEEN KUMAR
195
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
Azure File share - accessing from not synced forests
Hi, we have the following business requirement (it is probably doable with SharePoint but still I am more interested in Azure services nowadays) - various IT departments mostly need to download/upload iso images of their products (VMware solutions, Veeam…
asked 2024-02-27T08:24:46.6333333+00:00
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Bojan Zivkovic
436
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edited an answer 2024-02-28T10:13:01.9666667+00:00
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Anand Prakash Yadav
6,150
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
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Lifecycle management policies for Azure Fire Shares
I would like to know whether lifecycle policies for Azure File Shares can be enabled. If not, will it be considered in the near future? Anything already in preview? I checked…
asked 2024-02-26T11:50:36.7566667+00:00
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Cristina Avellan Carrion
20
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
accepted 2024-02-27T08:25:57.73+00:00
Cristina Avellan Carrion
20
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers
How to speed up SMB file share access on Mac OS
I have been experiencing extremely slow file share access via Azure on MacOS. Is there a fix to increase access speed when using Azure as a file server or is 10 minutes for files in a folder to populate on a Mac typical?
asked 2023-06-30T18:10:17.34+00:00
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order safety
5
Reputation points
commented 2024-02-26T14:14:41.31+00:00
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Wouter
0
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1 answer
Unable to login to SMB share using User Principal Name in AAD DS environment
I have set up an AAD DS environment to allow my users to login to our Azure File Shares over SMB. However, when attempting to login with their User Principal Name in the format of "user@domain.com", the system is telling them their password is…
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why can't access the file share
Hi, I have issue with access to azure file shares, but the login ID is with owner access, and I have connect via private link with VPN tunnel, do this have anything i miss up? Regard, Paul
asked 2024-02-26T07:31:09.1433333+00:00
PAUL CHONG CHUANG YONG
80
Reputation points
accepted 2024-02-26T09:37:47.42+00:00
PAUL CHONG CHUANG YONG
80
Reputation points
1 answer
Azure blob storage file downloading [JS,link]
Hi everyone, I faced up with a problem. I store file in azure blob storage with name different from original to prevent duplicates and etc. But here is a problem, when I generate sasToken and build link to download file, it downloads with azure file…
asked 2024-02-22T20:19:39.8833333+00:00
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Vadym S
0
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edited an answer 2024-02-23T10:19:29.6133333+00:00
Anand Prakash Yadav
6,150
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
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How to automate to move files from one location to other folder (Azure File Share)
I am trying to come up with either a script or other process in Azure to move some files into a designated folder (for archiving). I have been manually moving csv files using Azure Storage Explorer, but it has been time consuming process daily. …
asked 2022-08-23T23:39:45.24+00:00
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Anonymous
answered 2024-02-23T03:43:40.9266667+00:00
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Henriech Monton
0
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2 answers
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Azure Files share maps but only gets the Default share-level permissions
I have gone through the AzFilesHybrid setup as indicated for using the Active Directory Domain Services configuration and that all checks out fine as far as I can tell. I have the default share-level permissions set to Storage File Data SMB Share Reader…
asked 2024-01-19T14:37:34.17+00:00
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Brian Gawith
20
Reputation points
accepted 2024-02-22T14:23:39.7033333+00:00
Brian Gawith
20
Reputation points
2 answers
How to archive 75TB of scientific data from a file share using Blob Storage?
As a non-technical user, I'm looking for suggestions on how to transfer my 75TB of scientific data from a file share to a blob that I can archive for the future. I have received instructions, but I find them difficult to understand. Can someone provide…
asked 2024-02-17T01:20:37.8733333+00:00
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AlHansen-2193
0
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answered 2024-02-22T01:20:23.8333333+00:00
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KarishmaTiwari-MSFT
18,527
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers
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Problem with access inheritance between Storage Account and SMB File Shares
Hello, I need to grant access to only 1 SMB File share and keep other SMBs inside Storage Account inreachable for specific user, but I have no idea how to do it or is it even possible. I tried granting Contributor access to one SMB, but user wasn't even…
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