AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Full Course - Azure File Storage

The video tutorial explains how Microsoft Azure uses the SMB protocol to enable file sharing across virtual machines and cloud services. It covers various use cases for Azure file shares, including replacing traditional file servers, supporting multiple operating systems, and facilitating cloud migration through lift and shift. The tutorial also discusses Azure file sync for replication and performance enhancement, as well as using Azure file shares for storing diagnostic data and tools.

What protocol is used by Microsoft Azure for file sharing across application components?

• SMB

• HTTP

• FTP

• NFS

Which of the following is NOT a use case for Azure Files?

• Replacing traditional file servers

• Supplementing NAS devices

• Accessing file shares globally

• Hosting websites

Which operating systems can directly mount Azure file shares?

• Windows only

• Linux only

• Mac only

• Windows, Mac, and Linux

What is the purpose of Azure File Sync?

• To compress file data

• To encrypt file shares

• To replicate Azure File shares to Windows servers

• To delete files automatically

Azure file shares can be used for storing which type of data?

• Video streaming data

• Diagnostic data like logs and metrics

• E-commerce transactions

• Social media posts