Azure File Sync Setup Plan

Prerequisites

• [ ] Confirm Azure grant is active and visible in Azure portal
• [ ] Sign in as global admin to Microsoft Azure
• [ ] Confirm the server is Windows Server 2016 or later
• [ ] Ensure server has sufficient disk space for cloud tiering

1. Create Azure Storage Account

• [ ] Go to Azure Portal
• [ ] Create a Storage Account
• Type: Standard, Locally Redundant Storage (LRS)
• Location: Same region as your local server
• [ ] Create a File Share
• Example name: accessdb-share

2. Set Up Azure File Sync

• [ ] In Azure, search “Azure File Sync”
• [ ] Create a Sync Group
• Name: AccessDatabaseSyncGroup
• Link it to your file share
• [ ] Download Azure File Sync Agent on the on-prem server
• [ ] Install agent and register the server with Azure
• [ ] Add a Server Endpoint
• Local path: D:\Shared\AccessDB (or wherever your Access DB lives)
• Enable cloud tiering (optional but useful)

3. Configure Access Permissions

• [ ] Set NTFS permissions as needed (e.g. authenticated users or AD group)
• [ ] Share the folder locally as \\servername\AccessDB
• [ ] Test access from a LAN-connected device

4. Optional – Map Drives from Entra-joined Devices

• [ ] Only if needed: deploy a drive mapping script via Intune
• [ ] Use net use Z: \\192.168.1.5\AccessDB /persistent:yes
• [ ] Use saved credentials or match usernames to avoid prompts

5. Monitor & Maintain

• [ ] Monitor sync status in Azure portal
• [ ] Optionally configure Azure Backup on the file share
• [ ] Review usage during high-load periods (e.g. Christmas season)

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