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Leveraging Azure NetApp Files for High-Performance Kubernetes Storage

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sneharani
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May 15, 2025

In today’s cloud-native landscape, running stateful applications on Kubernetes is no longer the exception—it’s the norm. From databases to AI/ML pipelines, enterprises are increasingly demanding robust, high-performance, and persistent storage for their Kubernetes workloads. That’s where Azure NetApp Files (ANF) comes in.

Azure NetApp Files, a fully managed file storage service built for high-throughput and low-latency applications, integrates seamlessly with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) using Astra Trident—an open-...
Updated May 08, 2025
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sneharani
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May 15, 2025

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, really appreciate you pointing these issues out.

To clarify:

  • Azure NetApp Files supports both NFS and SMB protocols, but Astra Trident currently supports only NFS (v3/v4.1) for Kubernetes workloads. I should have made this distinction clearer, and that’s on me.
  • The "check here" link for regional availability was also a miss—I'll make sure that gets updated as soon as edits are possible.

Regardless of the tools used in drafting, I take full responsibility for the content. You were right to expect better consistency, and your input truly helps improve the quality. Thanks again for helping me make this better!