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The Azure File Sync agent enables data on a Windows Server to be synchronized with an Azure File share.

• Azure File Sync enables organizations to:
  • Centralize file services in Azure storage
  • Cache data in multiple locations for fast, local performance
  • Eliminate local backup and DR
  
  The Azure File Sync agent is supported on Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2012 R2 and consists of three main components:
  • FileSyncSvc.exe: The background Windows service responsible for monitoring changes on Server Endpoints and initiating sync sessions to Azure.
  • StorageSync.sys: The Azure File Sync file system filter, responsible for tiering cold files to Azure Files (when cloud tiering is enabled).
  • PowerShell management cmdlets: PowerShell cmdlets for interacting with the Microsoft.StorageSync Azure Resource Provider. The cmdlets can be found at the following locations (by default):
    • %ProgramFiles%\Azure\StorageSyncAgent\StorageSync.Management.PowerShell.Cmdlets.dll
    • %ProgramFiles%\Azure\StorageSyncAgent\StorageSync.Management.ServerCmdlets.dll
  To learn more about Azure File Sync, please refer to the planning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/files/storage-sync-files-planning

Files

Status: Live This download is still available on microsoft.com. The downloads below will come directly from the Microsoft Download Center.

File	Size
Microsoft Azure File Sync - License Terms.docx SHA1: 16dd8a5ece01ebcf870a1312dd21f0f510d1952e	13 KB
StorageSyncAgent_WS2012R2.msi SHA1: 2c5deaf7ba8b46cf7c32d90f19ebbb9fd2fdd2b3	51.21 MB
StorageSyncAgent_WS2016.msi SHA1: f06e8fd6649a729111c76be374211cdb4a4c1ccd	51.21 MB
StorageSyncAgent_WS2019.msi SHA1: a896f0b9468bf4726f37d883da14bb141d48def1	51.22 MB

File sizes and hashes are retrieved from the Wayback Machine’s indexes. They may not match the latest versions of files hosted on Microsoft servers.

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  Other Requirements
  • Az or AzureRM module (version 4.3.1 or later)
    • How to install Az module: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2062890
    • How to install AzureRM module: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=856959
  • Windows Management Framework 5.1 (Windows Server 2012 R2 only)
    • Download location: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54616
  • Supported languages: English. Additional languages will be supported in a future release
  
  For more information on system requirements and prerequisites, please refer to the Azure File Sync deployment guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-sync-files-deployment-guide

• 1. Download and run the agent installation package.
  2. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
  3. At the conclusion of the Azure File Sync agent installation, the Server Registration UI will auto-start.
  4. Follow the instructions to register the server with your Storage Sync Service.
  
  For more information on the agent installation and server registration, please refer to the Azure File Sync deployment guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-sync-files-deployment-guide