AZ-104 Certification Notes

Chapter 6.6 - Configuring Azure File Sync

Describing Azure File Sync

• Azure File Sync
  • Azure File Sync is an extension of Azure Files that allows you to extend the capabilities of on-premises file servers
  • Features:
    • Locally cache frequently accessed files
    • Requires Windows 2012 R2 or later
    • SMB, NFS, and FTPS
    • Requires File Sync agent

Components of Azure File Sync

• Storage Sync Service
  • High-level Azure resource
• Cloud Endpoint
  • Azure file share utilized in File Sync
• Registered Server
  • Trusted on-premises file servers\

Key Takeaways

• Extends On-Premises File Share
  • Increases storage capacity through cloud tiering
• Windows Only
  • Windows 2012 R2 or later file servers only
• Requires File Sync Agent
  • Download Azure File Sync agent onto local file server