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348 - Updates to Azure Files in 2026

June 24, 2026 · 31 min

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In this week's episode, we look into what's new with Azure Files in 2026. We touch on the usefulness of Azure Files, the past limitations and challenges in deploying it, and how things have evolved since the latest preview capabilities, all the way to the new general availability. Join us in modernizing your on-premises file shares for a cloud-first future!

(00:00) - Intro and catching up.
(03:58) - Show content starts.

Show links
- Entra-only identities GA announcement
- Secure, modern access to Azure Files on macOS with Entra ID
- Enable Entra Kerberos for Azure Files on macOS with Platform SSO, preview
- FSLogix containers on Azure Files using Entra ID

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