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azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Support for large volume breakthrough mode

Azure Updates

2026-09-29

Azure NetApp Files large volume breakthrough mode is now generally available. It adds support for volumes up to 2 PiB and throughput up to 80 GiB/s, depending on workload characteristics.

azure: [Launched] Generally Available: Storage with cool access enhancement

Azure Updates

2026-09-29

Azure NetApp Files now supports QoS updates with cool access enabled on Premium and Ultra service levels, improving how performance and cost are balanced for mixed hot and cool workloads. Throughput automatically adjusts as data moves to cool storage to maintain hot-tier performance behavior.

azure: [In preview] Public Preview : Microsoft entra kerberos authentication for Azure NetApp Files

Azure Updates

2026-09-29

Azure NetApp Files now supports Microsoft Entra Kerberos authentication for SMB volumes in public preview. It allows hybrid and cloud-only users to authenticate via Microsoft Entra ID using cloud-issued Kerberos tickets.