Capabilities

This connector enables you to use File Access Manager to access and analyze data stored in Azure Files and do the following:

• Analyze the structure of stored data.
• Classify the data being stored.
• Verify user permissions on the resources and compare them against requirements.

Supported Versions

The File Access Manager Azure Files Connector supports the following versions of MS Windows Server:

• 2012 R2, 2016, 2019
• 32 and 64-bit support for all versions

Connector Installation Flow Overview

To install the Azure Files connector:

1. Configure all the prerequisites.
2. Add a new Azure Files application in the Business Website.

3. Install the relevant services:

   • Permission Collector
   • Data Classification Collector

Note

Installing the permissions collector and data classification services is optional and should only be installed by someone with a full understanding of File Access Manager deployment architecture. The File Access Manager Administrator Guide has additional information on the architecture.