Azure Storage for Windows Server Data Migration

Move Shared Folder to Azure Storage

Question

You manage an application that stores data in a shared folder on a Windows server.

You need to move the shared folder to Azure Storage.

Which type of Azure Storage should you use?

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Explanations

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A. B. C. D.

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Azure file shares can be mounted concurrently by cloud or on-premises deployments of Windows, Linux, and macOS. Azure file shares can also be cached on Windows

Servers with Azure File Sync for fast access near where the data is being used.

https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/services/storage/files/

The correct answer is C. File.

Explanation:

Azure Storage provides several types of storage options, including Blob, Queue, Table, and File storage. Each storage type has its unique features and is suitable for different use cases.

In this scenario, the application is currently storing data in a shared folder on a Windows server. To move this shared folder to Azure Storage, we need to use a storage type that can support file storage.

Blob storage is ideal for storing unstructured data such as documents, images, and videos. However, it does not provide a native file system interface, so it would not be the best choice for storing shared folders.

Queue storage is a message queuing service that is used for asynchronous communication between different components of an application. It is not suitable for storing shared folders.

Table storage is a NoSQL key-value store that is optimized for storing large-scale structured data. It does not provide a file system interface, so it is not suitable for storing shared folders.

File storage, on the other hand, is designed for fully managed file shares that can be accessed from anywhere using the industry-standard Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. With Azure File storage, you can move your shared folder to Azure and access it from anywhere in the world with the same level of performance and reliability as an on-premises file share.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. File.