Azure File Sync Setup Checklist (On-Site)

1. Prepare the On-Prem Server

• [ ] Confirm the Access DB folder location (e.g., D:\AccessDB)
• [ ] Ensure the folder name matches the current Z: drive share name
• [ ] Confirm the database is not open or in use during sync setup

2. Install & Register Azure File Sync Agent

• [ ] Download & install the Azure File Sync Agent: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=57159
• [ ] After install, open Azure File Sync agent and:
• [ ] Sign in with global admin credentials
• [ ] Register the server with your Storage Sync Service

3. Link the Sync Group

• [ ] In the Azure Portal:
• [ ] Go to Storage Sync Services
• [ ] Select your created Sync Service
• [ ] Create a new Sync Group
• [ ] Add the Azure File Share you created
• [ ] Add the registered server and folder path (e.g., D:\AccessDB)

4. Verify & Finalise

• [ ] Ensure initial sync completes successfully
• [ ] Confirm files are visible in Azure Portal (Storage Account > File Shares)
• [ ] Test Access DB connectivity on each client using the mapped share path (Z:)

5. (Optional) Map Drive Z: via Login Script or Intune

• [ ] Set up persistent drive mapping to the Azure-synced folder
• [ ] Use GPO or Intune if you want to automate it across all clients

✅ Result: You’ll have cloud-resilient, LAN-speed access to your Access DB with zero structural changes.

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