Episode 413 – Simplifying Azure Files with a new file share-centric management model

Welcome to Episode 413 of the Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast. Microsoft has introduced a new file share-centric management model for Azure Files, aiming to eliminate the complexity of managing storage accounts. This model treats file shares as top-level Azure resources, allowing for easier automation, granular access control, and independent scaling. It also simplifies billing with transparent pricing and supports up to 1,000 file shares per subscription per region in the current preview. Your support makes this show possible! Please consider becoming a premium member for access to live shows and more. Check out our membership options . Show Notes Simplifying file share management and control for Azure Files Plan to deploy Azure Files Create an Azure file share with Microsoft.FileShares (preview) Scalability and performance targets for Azure Files Understand Azure Files billing models More questions? Reach out to AzureFiles@microsoft.com About our guest   Connect with Will Gries on LinkedIn   About the sponsors Would you like to become the irreplaceable Microsoft 365 resource for your organization? Let us know!

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Episode 413 – Simplifying Azure Files with a new file share-centric management model is an episode from Microsoft Cloud IT Pro Podcast by Ben Stegink, Scott Hoag.

This episode is 36:23 long.

This episode was published on Oct 23, 2025.

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