Azure Files Sample Code Repository

Welcome to the Azure Files sample code repository. This page provides a curated collection of code samples demonstrating various functionalities of Azure Files, including mounting, file operations, and management tasks.

Getting Started

Before diving into the samples, ensure you have an Azure subscription and an Azure Storage account with Azure Files enabled. You can create these resources through the Azure portal.

Key Concepts:

Azure Files: Fully managed cloud file shares accessible via the SMB and NFS protocols.
Storage Account: A container for all your Azure Storage data objects.
File Share: A scalable, cloud-based file share.
Mounting: Connecting to your Azure File Share from various operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS).

Featured Samples

Mounting Azure Files on Windows (SMB)

Learn how to mount an Azure File Share on a Windows machine using the SMB protocol. This sample includes PowerShell and command-line instructions.

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Mounting Azure Files on Linux (SMB)

Discover how to mount an Azure File Share on a Linux distribution using the SMB protocol. This sample covers commands for common Linux environments.

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Mounting Azure Files on macOS (SMB)

This sample guides you through mounting an Azure File Share on macOS using SMB. It includes instructions for Terminal commands.

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Azure Files REST API Operations

Explore how to interact with Azure Files using its REST API. This sample demonstrates common operations like creating, listing, and deleting shares.

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Azure CLI for File Share Management

Learn to manage Azure File Shares using the Azure Command-Line Interface (CLI). This sample covers creating, deleting, and configuring shares.

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Azure SDK for Python - File Operations

A practical example using the Azure SDK for Python to perform file operations within an Azure File Share, such as uploading and downloading files.


# Example: Uploading a file
from azure.storage.fileshare import ShareServiceClient

connect_str = "YOUR_AZURE_STORAGE_CONNECTION_STRING"
share_name = "myshare"
file_path = "local/path/to/your/file.txt"
destination_file_name = "remote/file.txt"

# Create the ShareServiceClient object
share_service_client = ShareServiceClient.from_connection_string(connect_str)

# Get a client to the share
share_client = share_service_client.get_share_client(share_name)

# Get a client to the root directory
share_directory_client = share_client.get_directory_client("")

# Upload the file
with open(file_path, "rb") as fh:
    share_directory_client.upload_file(destination_file_name, fh)

print(f"File '{file_path}' uploaded to '{share_name}/{destination_file_name}'")

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Contribution and Feedback

We encourage contributions to this repository. If you have a useful sample or find an issue, please consider submitting a pull request or opening an issue on our GitHub repository.