Azure Files
Learn how to connect to Azure Files
Introduction
Movebot supports moving files and folders to and from Azure Files.
Requirements
To connect to Azure Files in Movebot you will need:
To have access to an Azure account with the Storage File Data Privileged Contributor Role
Access Keys for the Azure Storage Account
The file share name from Azure
When configuring a new connection, select Azure Files from the list of available connections and set the connection name
Provide the Azure account name and account key
In Azure, you can find this by navigating to Storage Accounts and selecting the Storage Account you want to connect to. Then navigate to Access Keys. There you can copy the storage account name, and one of the access keys
You also need to provide the file share name of the file share that you want to use
In Azure, you can find this inside the Storage Account you want to connect to, and then navigate to File shares
Ensure your Azure Storage Account has the necessary permissions for Movebot to access your data
This can be found in Azure by selecting Access Control (IAM) and assigning the role Storage File Data Privileged Contributor to your account to allow Movebot to read and write your file shares
In Movebot, select Save and Test Connection
Supported Features
Movebot has comprehensive support for Azure Files and is well-maintained.
Feature | Supported in Movebot |
Files and Folders | Fully Supported |
Modification Retention | Fully Supported |
Automatic Sanitization | Fully Supported |
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