You have a Windows Server file server with 10 TB of files. You configure Azure File Sync to sync this server to an Azure file share. The local server only has 2 TB of free space left, and you want to ensure the local disk never runs out of space while still keeping all files visible to end-users. Which feature should you enable?

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Correct Answer: Cloud Tiering

Cloud Tiering is an Azure File Sync feature that caches frequently accessed files locally on the Windows Server while tiering infrequently accessed (cool) files to the Azure file s...

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Real Exam ScenarioAzure File Sync

You have a Windows Server file server with 10 TB of files. You configure Azure File Sync to sync this server to an Azure file share. The local server only has 2 TB of free space left, and you want to ensure the local disk never runs out of space while still keeping all files visible to end-users. Which feature should you enable?

✓ Correct Answer & ExplanationAzure File Sync

Correct Answer

Cloud Tiering

Why This Answer Is Correct

Cloud Tiering is an Azure File Sync feature that caches frequently accessed files locally on the Windows Server while tiering infrequently accessed (cool) files to the Azure file share. Tiered files appear as pointers on the local server, saving local disk space while keeping files accessible.

📚 What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure File Sync — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801). Understanding Azure File Sync is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.

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More Azure File Sync Practice Questions

In Azure File Sync terminology, what defines the topology of the sync relationship, consisting of one cloud endpoint (Azure file share) and one or more server endpoints (local paths)?

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