Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
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Tableau is slow over Azure VPN
Hello, Our employees here use Tableau Desktop with our Azure file storage ( Fileshare). When accessing Azure file storage using its public IP address the speed was just fine , but since we have moved Azure file storage to a private link and users are…
Azure Files
asked 2026-03-12T15:44:21.0433333+00:00
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reza admin
80
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edited a comment 2026-03-12T19:12:51.6266667+00:00
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Venkatesan S
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Synchronize Windows Fileshare On-premise to Azure Files
Hello, I'm currently trying to synchronize my on-premises Windows fileshare with Azure Files. I've tried Azure File Sync before, but unfortunately, it's not available in the Indonesia Central region. Are there any alternative tools for synchronizing…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-03-11T23:04:23.2166667+00:00
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Andhika Saputra
40
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commented 2026-03-12T18:15:22.6833333+00:00
Venkatesan S
4,660
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Unable to create folders and assign permissions using CSE on Mounted Azure Fileshare
I wanted to highlight an issue we encountered while automating the folder creation process on our Azure File Share during VM provisioning. During the deployment, when our Custom Script Extension (CSE) attempts to create folders directly on the Azure File…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-03-06T12:05:24.51+00:00
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Monit Sharma
0
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edited an answer 2026-03-11T11:46:27.72+00:00
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Vallepu Venkateswarlu
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Azure Files not honoring ACLs/NTFS
Hello! I have setup Azure Files with Entra Kerberos Authentication. For some reason the Azure Files is not honoring the Entra Identity on the NTFS side. I have outline three scenarios below, one of which is not working. My Summary…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2025-12-01T20:32:04.9466667+00:00
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Jim J
5
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commented 2026-03-11T11:42:39.21+00:00
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Ravi Varma Mudduluru
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Can't delete storage account
As I change the replication from LRG to GRS it's stucked from 3 weeks and the status is in progress with the below status Conversion progress In progress azure storage
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-03-10T10:47:39.93+00:00
Ahmed Esmael
1
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commented 2026-03-11T11:39:36.5433333+00:00
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Thanmayi Godithi
7,110
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Azure SMB file share accessible via shared key but not via cloud-only Kerberos authentication
After a ransomware attack destroyed the network, everything was migrated to cloud-only; all user accounts manually migrated from the destroyed DC/AD to Entra ID, all files restored from backups to SharePoint, all devices to Intune, all MFA, everyone is…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-24T04:25:06.6833333+00:00
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IT
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commented 2026-03-10T22:24:42.4433333+00:00
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Ganesh Patapati
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mapping drive: System error 64 has occurred
Hello all, when I run the command to map my storage account on to my on-premises virtual machine I get the error: PS C:\Windows\system32> net use j: \<STORAGE ACCT>.file.core.windows.net\share System error 64 has occurred. The specified…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2021-07-27T12:29:29.907+00:00
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Jai Ragoo
21
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answered 2026-03-09T21:37:24.41+00:00
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Szilárd BOKROS
0
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1 answer
File server migration: dettach and attach file share data disks from one server to another. Need guidance. Is it normal data disk or file share have any disk
File server migration: dettach and attach file share data disks from one server to another. Need guidance. Is it normal data disk or file share have any disk
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-03-05T15:19:58.2933333+00:00
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rajesh kumar
25
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commented 2026-03-09T01:57:44.5933333+00:00
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Praveen Bandaru
10,720
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Disable 3DES Cipher in Azure Files Service
Hi, The Security Team performed a scan using Rapid7 software on the public access address of our Azure Files SMB service and found a SWEET32 Birthday Attack vulnerability in TLS 1.2, which shows that the 3DES cipher is active. We need to disable the 3DES…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-03-06T21:51:27.1233333+00:00
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Luciano Oliveira
20
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answered 2026-03-07T00:53:56.3733333+00:00
Venkatesan S
4,660
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What is the best way to replicate user profiles created by FSLogix across regions for DR purposes ?
I am deployed AVD in East US2 & will be using FSLogix with Azure Files to store use profiles. I would like to replicate these profile to Central US (paired region) for DR purposes. The options I see are Use ZRS With this option I have to use…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-03-06T20:23:30.0366667+00:00
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Gourishankar Menon
40
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answered 2026-03-06T21:48:51.77+00:00
Venkatesan S
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Unable to register new server using Azure File Sync Agent - Sequence contains more than one matching element.
I"m trying to register a new server to Storage Sync Services. I"m trying to add new file server and sync my current files to it. Keep getting sequence contains more than one matching element error when trying to select my Azure subscription.…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2023-07-06T18:54:16.9766667+00:00
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Roberto
20
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answered 2026-03-03T04:40:55.98+00:00
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Leo Pearce
5
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1 answer
File Share Migration from IaaS VMs to Azure Files (PaaS) Without Changing Client Paths
I'm currently working on a project to migrate file shares from VMs in Azure to Azure Files Today, our environment has multiple file shares hosted directly on 10 Azure VMs. These shares are heavily used by: End users (mapped network drives and UNC…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-23T23:48:48.3766667+00:00
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Plinio Pereira
0
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commented 2026-02-27T09:52:51.6566667+00:00
Ganesh Patapati
10,990
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2 answers
Azure fileshare NFS how can i monitor
I having a fileshare details are given below, how can i monitor and trigger the usage is more than 90 % Size + performance Provisioned capacity:256 GiB Provisioned IOPS:3100 Burst IOPS: 10000 Provisioned throughput:135…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-23T13:57:52.9033333+00:00
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Riju Kumar
80
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answered 2026-02-25T13:45:45.36+00:00
Praveen Bandaru
10,720
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1 answer
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Azure File Sync Endpoint Deletion
Hello All, After reading the documentation, I would really like to get human verification regarding a plan for migrating servers using Azure File Sync. The docs I am referencing are: Manage registered servers with Azure File…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-18T04:29:42.5933333+00:00
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Richard Fisk
20
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accepted 2026-02-18T15:51:32.4866667+00:00
Richard Fisk
20
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Antivirus exclusion strategy for Azure File Sync on Windows Server 2025: Should data paths be excluded?
Hello, I am managing an on-premises Windows Server 2025 Standard (HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen11) acting as an Azure File Sync (AFS) server (Agent version 21.0.0.0). Environment Details: Server Endpoints: Two main folders on drive E: (E:\users and…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
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Azure File Share with Entra Kerberos NO AD "specified network password is not correct"
I am building an Azure File Shares environment from scratch after a ransomware attack wiped our entire network, including local DC and AD. I am creating a cloud-only Entra Kerberos environment, no AD, using this…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-16T17:29:29.3766667+00:00
IT
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-02-16T17:42:50.0233333+00:00
Vallepu Venkateswarlu
6,045
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0 answers
Why won't Microsoft Project setup after I downloaded it from Azure?
I have instructions from my University on how to download it, and it wouldn't load. I looked up the steps online, and it wouldn't load. I tried finding ways to ensure my computer was prepared for the download, and there are no issues. I have the Azure…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-10T18:47:35.53+00:00
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Liliana Wegner
0
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commented 2026-02-11T13:15:27.6033333+00:00
Alex Burlachenko
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1 answer
How to refresh blob container total after deletion?
Issue: Azure Storage Account Blob total size is not updating after multiple days of having deleted all Blobs in container. Also adjusted soft deletion retention configuration down to 1 days, issues persists after multiple days. Day 1 - Blob container…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-02-09T14:00:43.94+00:00
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VladimirWeinstein-4136
0
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answered 2026-02-09T18:08:48.03+00:00
VladimirWeinstein-4136
0
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1 answer
Azure Archive / File Transfer Solution Problem
Hi, I have the following problem/scenario: I have a program that writes its data to a Network path on a local server. This amounts to approximately 30TB of data per month. The requirement is that this local data should be moved to an Azure archive…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-01-28T13:41:28.38+00:00
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Konstantinos Ilousis
0
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answered 2026-01-28T14:24:51.96+00:00
Vallepu Venkateswarlu
6,045
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2 answers
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Azure File Sync fails on source server with 3.5TB dataset – per-item errors blocking sync sessions
Hi everyone, I’m running into issues with Azure File Sync during an initial synchronization and would appreciate any guidance. Environment / Setup Azure File Sync configured with one sync group Two server endpoints Goal: one-way initial sync of ~3.5 TB…
Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,498 questions
asked 2026-01-13T13:13:46.2+00:00
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Fabian SCHWAN (FERCHAU Austria)
20
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answered 2026-01-23T06:30:45.77+00:00
Fabian SCHWAN (FERCHAU Austria)
20
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