File share in Azure for Azure AD (ONLY!) joined PCs

Michał Gębala 31 Reputation points
2022-06-10T07:26:48.117+00:00

Is there any solution available in Azure (Storage account, VM, dedicated resource, 3rd party appliance) that will allow me to map a share on ONLY! Azure AD joined PC and will let me configure file/folder level permissions based on Azure AD accounts/groups?

Azure Files
Azure Files

An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.

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Azure Storage

Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.

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Azure Disk Storage

A high-performance, durable block storage designed to be used with Azure Virtual Machines and Azure VMware Solution.

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  1. Michał Gębala 31 Reputation points
    2025-11-24T15:02:01.5933333+00:00

    Hi everyone interested, looks like finally it's available:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-files-identity-auth-hybrid-identities-enable?tabs=azure-portal%2Cintune

    and as I got info from MS there are chances to have the GA on December update- I keep my fingers crossed for that:)

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  2. Kyle Hardin 46 Reputation points
    2024-07-05T23:01:15.6+00:00

    It's amusing and also very Microsoft that they've engineered a cloud platform called Azure File Share that doesn't support cloud-connected, Azure-joined PCs.

    I see that there's been some discussion about adding this support and that it was coming soon two years ago, but I believe there must be a fundamental Active Directory dependency that they've build the platform around that's tied their hands more than expected.

    Unfortunately I wouldn't hold my breath for any progress on this front. I would acknowledge that Microsoft does not have a cloud-only file share solution and does not appear to be expending any energy in this direction. Your options are on-prem, Sharepoint, or something non-Microsoft.

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  3. Michal Gebala 5 Reputation points
    2023-10-09T16:08:05.9+00:00

    Any update on this topic I really miss the option to map file share to Azure AD joined device (no hybrid joined!) and have working file/folder level permissions same as it's now with SharePoint synced folders.

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  4. Tom Wardrop 26 Reputation points
    2023-08-29T06:39:25.6033333+00:00

    Just signed in to say the same. Was hoping my Azure AD joined devices (laptops and remote workstations) could authenticate with an Azure file share. Surprising that not only are Azure AD joined devices not supported, but Azure AD users aren't either, unless they're synced via on-premises.

    Microsoft really seems to be all over the shop here. On one hand they have these cloud-only features and services like Windows 11 multi-session, which can't be run on-premises, essentially handicapping any organisation trying to run an on-premises remote desktop server, but then those who are all-in on Azure then run into issues like Azure Files not being available. Microsoft doesn't seem to offer a single comprehensive solution. If I'm setting up a brand new domain/tenancy, how exactly does Microsoft suggest I operate, because it seems no matter what you do you're going to be missing out on functionality?

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  5. Juan Sanchez 25 Reputation points
    2023-07-24T06:03:17.0533333+00:00

    This is hard to believe that Azure Files still doesn't work with Azure AD Only Identities. I honestly think the Devs dropped the ball here.

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