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- name: Migrate bulk data to Azure File Sync with Azure DataBox
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- name: Migrate from Linux to a hybrid file server with Azure File Sync
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- name: Migrate from an on-premises NAS to a hybrid file server with Azure File Sync
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title: Linux Samba migration to Azure File Sync
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description: Learn how to migrate files from a Linux Samba server location to a hybrid cloud deployment with Azure File Sync and Azure file shares.
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title: Linux migration to Azure File Sync
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description: Learn how to migrate files from a Linux server location to a hybrid cloud deployment with Azure File Sync and Azure file shares.
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# Migrate from Linux Samba to a hybrid cloud deployment with Azure File Sync
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# Migrate from Linux to a hybrid cloud deployment with Azure File Sync
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Azure File Sync works on Windows Servers with Direct Attached Storage (DAS). It does not support sync to and from a remote SMB share.
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Azure File Sync works on Windows Servers with Direct Attached Storage (DAS). It does not support sync to and from Linux or a remote SMB share.
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As a result, transforming your file services into a hybrid deployment makes a migration to a Windows Server necessary. This article guides you through the planning and execution of such a migration.
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## Migration goals
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As mentioned in the Azure Files [migration overview article](storage-files-migration-overview.md), using the correct copy tool and approach is important. Your Linux Samba server is exposing SMB shares directly on your local network. RoboCopy, built-into Windows Server, is the best way to move your files in this migration scenario.
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If you are not running Samba on your Linux server and rather want to migrate folders to a hybrid deployment on a Windows Server, you can use Linux copy tools instead of RoboCopy. If you do, be aware of the fidelity capabilities in your file copy tool. Review the [migration basics section](storage-files-migration-overview.md#migration-basics) in the migration overview article to learn what to look for in a copy tool.
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- Phase 1: [Identify how many Azure file shares you need](#phase-1-identify-how-many-azure-file-shares-you-need)
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- Phase 2: [Provision a suitable Windows Server on-premises](#phase-2-provision-a-suitable-windows-server-on-premises)
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- Phase 3: [Deploy the Azure File Sync cloud resource](#phase-3-deploy-the-azure-file-sync-cloud-resource)

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As mentioned in the Azure Files migration overview article, using the correct copy tool and approach is important. Your NAS appliance is exposing SMB shares directly on your local network. RoboCopy, built-into Windows Server, is the best way to move your files in this migration scenario.
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As mentioned in the Azure Files [migration overview article](storage-files-migration-overview.md), using the correct copy tool and approach is important. Your NAS appliance is exposing SMB shares directly on your local network. RoboCopy, built-into Windows Server, is the best way to move your files in this migration scenario.
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- Phase 1: [Identify how many Azure file shares you need](#phase-1-identify-how-many-azure-file-shares-you-need)
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- Phase 2: [Provision a suitable Windows Server on-premises](#phase-2-provision-a-suitable-windows-server-on-premises)

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