Simplifying file share management and control for Azure Files
Azure Files makes it easy to run your file shares in the cloud without the overhead of on-premises file servers or NAS devices. Until now, managing file shares in Azure…
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We are announcing various new capabilities for Azure Files and Azure NetApp Files to continue to improve file share experiences for enterprise workloads. You can now enjoy more flexibility, security, and performance for your data storage needs. Some of these capabilities are available as preview, some as general availability (GA), as…
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