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Bronze Contributor

Oct 14, 2019

[Documentation Update] Comparison available for storage options for FSLogix

Hi community! Compare Azure Files, Azure NetApp Files and Storage Spaces as the storage SMB location for FSLogix Profile Container with Windows Virtual Desktop. We have updated our concept sect...

David Hood

Copper Contributor

Oct 31, 2019

evasse

Great timing! Am I correct in saying I cannot use Azure files for FSLogix profile storage if I am using a Windows AD DS Server to manage the domain my WVD VMs are joining? My thoughts being that it only supports Azure AD DS? Netapp would work though.

TIA

Dave

Doug_Coombs

Microsoft

Nov 05, 2019

David Hood, your interpretation of the document is correct. I did want to call your attention to this information, hot off the presses, from Ignite:

"Another great announcement! Scott Manchester announces Azure Files with native Active Directory support coming soon!"

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6597223152756097024/

Depending on your timeline this is something to keep in mind.

jonasnilsson, this information is also potentially pertinent to your situation.

jonasnilsson
Copper Contributor
Nov 05, 2019
Yes, that is great news! because I have looked at Azure Files but I understand that it is not applicable yet for On-Prem AD. But the post from Linkedin looks promising 🙂