Episode 367 – Azure Files vs a Server with an SMB Share

Episode 367 – Azure Files vs a Server with an SMB Share

In Episode 367, Ben and Scott kick off 2024 with a discussion of Azure Files. They start out reviewing a customer scenario Ben encountered and how they would approach it, breaking down the options available with Azure Files, hosting traditional SMB shares in Azure, and how a hybrid deployment can be the best of both worlds.

Like what you hear and want to support the show? Check out our membership options. (more…)

Episode 275 – Azure File Migration program with Karl Rautenstrauch

Episode 275 – Azure File Migration program with Karl Rautenstrauch

In Episode 275, Scott sits down with Karl Rautenstrauch, a Principal Product Manager at Microsoft to discuss the new Azure File Migration program. Karl explains how the program enables access to best of breed migration tooling which can help you easily perform managed migrations of files to Azure Storage, including Blobs, Files, and Azure NetApp Files. (more…)

Episode 226 – Azure Storage Updates, Automated STIG Compliance, and PowerShell SecretManagement

Episode 226 – Azure Storage Updates, Automated STIG Compliance, and PowerShell SecretManagement

In Episode 226, Ben and Scott talk through some of the latest Azure news, including the preview release of STIG VM deployments in the public cloud and GCC, 200TB 🤯. blobs in Azure storage, Azure Storage Day, and a PowerShell module called SecretManagement you can use to store your secrets to simplify your demos. (more…)