Working with Azure File storage

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Shahzad Mian

Content developer, DataCamp

Introduction to File storage

  • Flexibility of a traditional file server.
  • Infrastructure maintained by Microsoft.
  • Shared storage that works across on-premise and cloud environment

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What is Azure File storage?

  • Fully managed file shares
  • Accessible via Industry-standard protocols
  • No server management overhead

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Use cases

  • Lift and shift migrations
  • Hybrid solutions (on-premises + cloud)
  • Cloud-native apps requiring shared storage

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File access and protocols

Multiple access options:

  • Mount files using SMB.

    • For Windows, Linux and macOS.

  • Programmatic access through Azure Files. (REST API)

  • Highly flexible:

    • Automate uploads.
    • Build integration scripts.
    • Run serverless jobs

 

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Identity and access control

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Snapshots and data protection

  • Capture in time state of a Share.
  • Allows for recovery of files.

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Hybrid scenarios and File Sync

  • Replicate cloud share files to On-premises servers.
    • Keeps files available whilst syncing.
    • Fast local access.
    • Scalable.

 

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Developer tools and integration

  • Developers can integrate with File shares directly using Azure SDKs or REST APIs.

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Recap

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Recap

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Let's practice!

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