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Exchange files between azure and local machine
Hello, I am new to azure. Would someone let me know what is the best way to exchange files between my desktop and azure? Thanks in advance!
The best way would be to create a file share between two machines.
First, you need to Allow Inbound connection to your Azure VM from on-premises. Perhaps this is could be the case in your way, please go through this article https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windows-client/networking/internet-firewalls-prevent-browsing-file-sharing , for enabling correct port if you don't want to expose everything.
Second, you should create a network drive.
Last, create a scheduler task with XCopy or PowerShell.
You can even create a Hybrid Worker in Automation Account for running your job from the Cloud to on-premises
Another better option is to use Azure file sync . The below he following documentation gives a good overview on how to set it up and its capabilities.https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-deployment-guide?tabs=azure-portal%2Cproactive-portal
In my case I have to transfer one time some files hence I used SaaS service like BOX and uploaded the files and downloaded to VM
First, you need to Allow Inbound connection to your Azure VM from on-premises. Perhaps this is could be the case in your way, please go through this article https://docs.microsoft.com/en-US/troubleshoot/windows-client/networking/internet-firewalls-prevent-browsing-file-sharing , for enabling correct port if you don't want to expose everything.
Second, you should create a network drive.
Last, create a scheduler task with XCopy or PowerShell.
You can even create a Hybrid Worker in Automation Account for running your job from the Cloud to on-premises
Another better option is to use Azure file sync . The below he following documentation gives a good overview on how to set it up and its capabilities.https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-deployment-guide?tabs=azure-portal%2Cproactive-portal
In my case I have to transfer one time some files hence I used SaaS service like BOX and uploaded the files and downloaded to VM