Hybrid-File-Server-with-Azure-File-Sync

A step-by-step lab project demonstrating how to set up a hybrid file server with Azure File Sync, including Storage Account, File Share, Sync Group, Server Endpoint, Cloud Tiering, and Monitoring.

Hybrid File Server with Azure File Sync

This project demonstrates how to configure a Hybrid File Server using Azure File Sync, enabling seamless synchronization between on-premises file servers and Azure File Shares.

📌 Overview

Azure File Sync allows you to:

• Centralize file shares in Azure while keeping local copies for fast access.
• Use Cloud Tiering to keep only frequently accessed files on-premises.
• Enable multi-site sync for branch offices.

This lab walks through:

• Creating a Storage Account & File Share
• Setting up a Sync Group
• Installing the Azure File Sync agent
• Creating a Server Endpoint
• Monitoring sync health and performance

Lessons Learned

• Azure File Sync centralizes management while keeping data available on-prem.
• Multi-site sync can be used to replicate data across multiple servers.
• Monitoring ensures sync jobs are successful and highlights any issues.

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🏗 Architecture

graph TD
     A[On-Premises File Server] -->|Azure File Sync Agent| B[Sync Group]
    B --> C[Azure File Share in Storage Account]

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