Azure Storage Files - Storage Files References

This section provides detailed references and API documentation for Azure Storage Files, enabling you to integrate powerful file storage capabilities into your applications.

Core Concepts & Guides

Azure Files Overview

Learn about the features and benefits of Azure Files, including SMB and NFS protocol support, scalability, and security.

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Creating and Managing File Shares

Step-by-step guide on how to create, configure, and manage file shares in Azure Storage.

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Mounting Azure File Shares

Instructions on how to mount Azure File shares on Windows, Linux, and macOS clients.

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Azure Files Security Best Practices

Discover best practices for securing your Azure Files data, including identity and access management.

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API References

Azure Files REST API

The Azure Files REST API allows you to programmatically interact with your file shares. You can perform operations like creating shares, uploading/downloading files, managing metadata, and more.

Refer to the official Azure Storage REST API documentation for detailed endpoint descriptions, request/response formats, and authentication methods.

Key Resources:

Example of a typical API operation for listing file shares:

GET https://{accountName}.file.core.windows.net/{shareName}?comp=list&api-version=2020-02-10
Host: {accountName}.file.core.windows.net
x-ms-date: Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:39:39 GMT
Authorization: SharedKey {accountName}:{signature}

Azure Storage Client Libraries

Utilize the Azure Storage client libraries for your preferred programming language to simplify interactions with Azure Files.

Browse the SDK documentation for detailed examples and usage patterns.

Tools & Utilities

AzCopy

A command-line utility that you can use to copy files to and from Azure Blob Storage and Azure Files. Optimized for high performance, reliability, and ease of use.

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Azure Storage Explorer

A graphical tool for managing your Azure Storage resources. Easily upload, download, and manage files in Azure Files.

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