Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800) Practice

When implementing Azure File Sync, after registering a Windows Server with the Storage Sync Service, the next logical step is to create a sync group. A sync group is essential for defining the relationship between the on-premises server and the Azure file share. It orchestrates the file synchronization process, allowing you to specify which Azure file share will synchronize with which server endpoints.

A sync group acts as a container for the server endpoints that will participate in the synchronization, ensuring that changes made in one location are reflected in the other, thereby allowing seamless data availability across both on-premises and cloud environments. Once the sync group is created, the administrator can then proceed to add server endpoints to that group, which essentially tells Azure which local folders to sync with the Azure file share.

This step is pivotal as it underpins the synchronization process, enabling the eventual configuration of server endpoints and installation of the Azure File Sync agent in subsequent steps. Creating the sync group sets the stage for the entire backup and sync architecture, ensuring that data is consistently managed across environments.