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[Launched] Generally Available: Managed Identity Support for Azure Files SMB Is now GA

Hybrid Cloud Works
May 14, 2026
1 min

Azure Files now supports Managed Identities for SMB access, enabling applications and services to authenticate without storing static credentials or account keys. This feature aligns with Zero Trust principles, allowing workloads to use Entra-issued token

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