Azure NetApp Files now supports Microsoft Entra Kerberos
authentication for SMB volumes. The capability enables users with hybrid or
cloud-only identities to authenticate through Microsoft Entra ID using
cloud-issued Kerberos tickets. This capability removes the requirement for
SMB clients to have network line-of-sight to Active Directory Domain Services
domain controllers in the authentication path. It helps organizations simplify
identity architecture, reduce infrastructure dependencies, and modernize SMB
access for hybrid and cloud-first environments.
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