What is Azure File Sync?
Azure File Sync is a service that allows you to centralize file shares in Azure Files while maintaining on-premises access. It enables:
- Synchronizing data from on-premises file servers to Azure Files.
- Tiering older, unused files to the cloud while retaining frequently accessed files locally.
- Multi-site synchronization for sharing the same data across multiple locations.
- Backup and disaster recovery for file servers.
AWS Equivalent:
AWS Storage Gateway (File Gateway) serves as an equivalent:
- Provides seamless integration between on-premises environments and AWS S3.
- Offers caching for frequently accessed files locally.
- Supports SMB and NFS for file sharing.
Key Difference: Azure File Sync specifically integrates with Azure Files for centralized file management, whereas AWS Storage Gateway bridges S3 for hybrid use cases.