How do I restore files from Azure sync?

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Option #2: Perform a clean install of Windows Server. Install the Azure File Sync agent. Register the server. Restore the data volume from backup. Re-add the server endpoint in the existing sync group. Sync will reconcile the data on the server and Azure file share.

How do I restore files from Azure storage?

In the Azure portal, go to Backup center and click Restore. Select Azure Files (Azure Storage) as the datasource type, select the file share that you wish to restore, and then click Continue.

How do I restore my sync?

In the event that you have to replace your computer it's easy to restore your data from the cloud. Simply install the desktop app on your new computer and enter the email address and password associated with your Sync account. Your Sync folder will magically appear on your new computer with all of your data intact.

How do I access my Azure files?

Mount the Azure file share1Sign in to the Azure portal.2Navigate to the storage account that contains the file share you'd like to mount.3Select File shares.4Select the file share you'd like to mount.5Select Connect.6Select the drive letter to mount the share to.7Copy the provided script.

Are Azure files backed-up?

The current Azure Files backup solution keeps snapshots in the same storage account as the backed-up file share. If the storage account gets deleted, you will lose all your snapshots. To protect your account against accidental deletion, Azure Backup takes a Delete lock on the storage account.

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