Implement a hybrid file server infrastructure

  • Module
  • 12 Units
Intermediate
Administrator
Solution Architect
Technology Manager
Azure
Azure Cloud Shell
Azure Files
Azure Portal
Azure Storage
Azure Virtual Machines

This module covers how to implement a hybrid file server infrastructure using Azure Files and Azure File Sync. You learn how to create and configure Azure file shares with identity-based authentication and NTFS permissions, deploy Azure File Sync with Storage Sync Service, sync groups, and server endpoints, configure cloud tiering policies to cache frequently accessed files locally while tiering cool files to Azure, and migrate from DFS Replication to Azure File Sync.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you'll be able to:

  • Describe Azure Files.
  • Configure Azure Files.
  • Configure connectivity to Azure Files.
  • Describe Azure File Sync.
  • Implement Azure File Sync.
  • Deploy Azure File Sync.
  • Manage cloud tiering.
  • Migrate from DFSR to Azure File Sync.

Prerequisites

To get the best learning experience from this module, it's important that you have knowledge and experience in the following areas:

  • Managing the Windows Server operating system and Windows Server workloads in on-premises scenarios, including Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), Domain Name System (DNS), DFS, Microsoft Hyper-V, and file and storage services.
  • Common Windows Server management tools.
  • Core Microsoft compute, storage, networking, and virtualization technologies.
  • On-premises resiliency Windows Server-based compute and storage technologies.
  • Implementing and managing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) services in Azure.
  • Microsoft Entra ID.
  • Security-related technologies (firewalls, encryption, multifactor authentication).
  • Windows PowerShell scripting.
  • Automation and monitoring.

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