Azure File Sync Agent (AFS Updater XML)

Note: The latest Azure File Sync agent is available on the following site: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=858257

Azure File Sync enables organizations to:

• Centralize file services in Azure storage
• Cache data in multiple locations for fast, local performance
• Eliminate local backup and DR

The Azure File Sync agent is supported on Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2016 and consists of three main components:

• FileSyncSvc.exe: The background Windows service responsible for monitoring changes on Server Endpoints and initiating sync sessions to Azure.
• StorageSync.sys: The Azure File Sync file system filter, responsible for tiering cold files to Azure Files (when cloud tiering is enabled).
• Server PowerShell management cmdlet: PowerShell cmdlet can be used to perform management tasks on the server and to help diagnose issues. The cmdlet can be found at the following location (by default): %ProgramFiles%\Azure\StorageSyncAgent\StorageSync.Management.ServerCmdlets.dll

Note: Windows Server 2012 R2 agent support will expire June 9, 2025 and the latest agent version available is 17.3.0.0. To learn more, see release notes: https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/storage/file-sync/file-sync-release-notes#windows-server-2012-r2-agent-support-will-end-on-march-4-2025

To learn more about Azure File Sync, please refer to the planning guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/azure/storage/files/storage-sync-files-planning

Supported Operating Systems

Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022

Other Requirements

• Windows Management Framework 5.1 (Windows Server 2012 R2 only)
  • Download location: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=54616
• Supported languages: English

For more information on system requirements and prerequisites, please refer to the Azure File Sync deployment guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-sync-files-deployment-guide

Note: The latest Azure File Sync agent is available on the following site: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=858257

1. Download and run the agent installation package.
2. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.
3. At the conclusion of the Azure File Sync agent installation, the Server Registration UI will auto-start.
4. Follow the instructions to register the server with your Storage Sync Service.

For more information on the agent installation and server registration, please refer to the Azure File Sync deployment guide: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/storage/files/storage-sync-files-deployment-guide