File Storage
Commonly shared files between VMs and accessed through Server Message Block ( SMB)
Uses of File Storage
- Replace or Support on-premises file server. (compatibility to support migration to Azure file server from local file server)
- Lift and Shift (classic- Application data both, hybrid- only data-local application premises).
Benefits of File Storage
- Shared Access
- Fully managed.
- Resiliency – always available, no power outage, no network issue.
- Scripting and Tooling (Powershell and Azure CLI)
For more information: Introduction to Azure Files | Microsoft Learn
