Unlock modern, secure, and seamless file access in Azure using Entra ID Kerberos authentication—even without domain controller line-of-sight. In this video, I walk you through the complete end-to-end configuration of Azure Files with Entra ID Kerberos, including private endpoints, DNS, file share permissions, hybrid join vs Entra ID join access, and real-world architecture guidance. Whether you're migrating from traditional Windows file servers, deploying Azure Virtual Desktop, or building cloud-first identity strategies, this walkthrough shows you everything you need to know. 🔵 What You’ll Learn • How to create an Azure Files share with premium performance • How to enable Microsoft Entra ID Kerberos authentication • Why this works without domain controller connectivity • How to configure private endpoints + private DNS • How to modify enterprise app manifest identifiers • Setting up permissions (NTFS + RBAC) the right way • How hybrid-joined devices authenticate using Cloud Kerberos • How Entra ID–joined Windows 11 devices access Azure Files • Best practices for share design (departmental splitting, provisioning sizes) ⛅ Real-World Use Cases • Replacing on-premises file servers • Azure Virtual Desktop user profile storage • Hybrid identity environments • Cloud-first organizations using Entra ID join • Secure SMB access without VPN or domain controllers 00:00 Introduction to Azure Files Authentication 01:06 Why Azure Files with Entra ID Kross Matters 01:56 Setting Up Azure Files in the Azure Portal 04:08 Configuring Private Endpoints and DNS 07:39 Setting Up Permissions and Access Control 14:19 Configuring Client Computers for Cloud Kross Ticket 16:53 Testing Access on Hybrid and Entra ID Joined Machines 20:04 Best Practices for Azure File Shares 24:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #microsoftazure #azure #AzureFiles #microsoftcloud