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This article spotlights the newest leap in Azure NetApp Files: large volume breakthrough mode performance – independently validated by SPECstorage® Solution 2020 benchmarks.
Azure NetApp Files is s...
May 22, 2026
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A Windows security hardening change beginning in April 2026 updates default Kerberos encryption behavior and may impact customers using Azure Files with Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) authe...
May 11, 2026
Coauthored with Nerdio
Organizations adopting Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) typically begin with small pilot deployments that perform well under limited load. As these environments scale to hundreds...
May 04, 2026
AHEAD becomes the first Azure Storage Strategic Channel Partner by demonstrating their expertise in helping customers select the ideal Azure Storage, or Azure Storage ISV, Service to offer the ideal ...
Apr 30, 20263 MIN READ
We would like to share that prefix-scoped access for User Delegation SAS for Azure Blob Storage is generally available in all Azure regions.
SAS tokens for Blob Storage have historically supported ...
Apr 30, 2026
As enterprises modernize applications and strengthen their security posture, identity is central to how applications access shared storage. Traditional identity models relying on account keys, stored...
Apr 20, 2026
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UPDATE as of 20th May 2026: We are happy to announce that this capability is now GA worldwide.
Migrating on‑premises file servers to the cloud is a complex infrastructure transformation—not just a ...
Apr 20, 2026
Why Move Unstructured Data to Azure
On-premises storage environments are often over-provisioned to accommodate future growth, driving costs and operational complexity. Azure’s cloud-based storage ...
Apr 01, 20264 MIN READ
We are excited to announce the public preview of Entra ID-based access for Azure Blob Storage SFTP. This new capability enables you to use Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) identit...
Mar 13, 2026 As Azure continues to evolve to support modern workload patterns, we are refining how transactions are measured for Standard HDD Managed Disks. This update helps align billing more closely with actua...
Mar 10, 2026