Azure Files

OVERVIEW

Fully managed serverless file shares

Take advantage of fully managed file shares mounted concurrently by cloud or on-premises deployments of Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Migrate existing servers with no downtime and without breaking existing links. Use Storage Migration Service and Azure File Sync to make your migration a breeze.
Mount Azure Files shares from anywhere—from on-premises to the cloud—giving you a truly hybrid experience.
Azure Files provides multiple tiers that you can select based on your cost and performance needs.
Use integration with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for easy cloud file storage and management of your data using NFS or SMB file shares.

FEATURES

Explore what’s possible with Azure Files

Serverless file shares

Store your files on a distributed file system built from the ground up to be highly available and durable.

Built for hybrid with Azure File Sync

Transform your Windows Servers into caches of your cloud shares without giving up on-premises performance.

Optimized TCO

Tailor your shares to your performance requirements and competitive price points.

Multiple protocols support

Provide support for multiple protocols, enabling data to be stored from different sources.

PRICING

Fully managed file shares in the cloud, accessible via the SMB and NFS protocols.

Azure Files shares can be mounted concurrently by cloud or on-premises deployments of Windows, macOS, and Linux. Enable file sharing between applications running on virtual machines using familiar Windows APIs or the Azure Files REST API. Additionally, Azure File Sync allows caching and synchronization of Azure Files shares on Windows Servers for local access.

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