Migrating to Azure File shares

Utilizing a feature called Azure File Sync, you can install a storage sync agent that helps to centralize your files inside of Azure, ultimately providing fast local access to your files and shares. Once the sync service is up and running, your on-premises server and Azure Files are continuously in sync, giving access to multiple sites and locations via cloud tiering and a fast local cache.

In the past, configuring and integrating Azure File Sync was quite a lengthy process and, to no surprise, Windows Admin Center helps to make that process much easier. Let’s begin with a quick review of the prerequisites for Azure File Sync:

• Windows Admin Center 1904 or later (newest version recommended with necessary extension updates installed for the best experience)
• The source file server where Azure File Sync will be enabled should be running Windows Server 2012 R2 or newer
• An Azure subscription with existing Storage Sync Service, Azure...