I'm working with a client who has all their devices joined to Entra (AAD) and they're looking to transition from a traditional file server accessed via RDS to using Azure Files. I'm curious if it's necessary for these devices to be in a hybrid state with on-premises domain controllers to access Azure Files over SMB. What are the options for AAD-joined machines?
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To access an SMB file share like Azure Files, you generally need some form of Active Directory (AD) authentication. If using Azure Files is mandatory, you'll require Entra Domain Services for this purpose. But keep in mind, it can be pretty pricey! You might also want to consider if SharePoint could meet your needs instead.
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