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Can we use Azure file share as distribution point for software deployment using GPO

Currently we deploy software using GPO , however we would like to use Azure file share as a distribution point and deploy software through GPO ,Is this possible ?

I have created an Azure file share and tried adding the MSI ,however I am get an error

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Please confirm if this is technically possible

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Same exact problem here too.

Azure AD DS joined VM trying to use an Active Directory integrated Azure File Share as a software distribution point for a GPO.

Could it be that the VM Machine Account (which isn't in Azure AD) doesn't have access to the Share level permissions?

In your Event Logs under Applications are you seeing IDs: 103, 110, 1042. "Path cannot be found"?

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@bettale yes exactly same errors in event logs .

@deherman-MSFT Any update is much appreciated ,thanks.

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@Suhasini
SMB 3.0 supports running executables from the share. Usually this is caused by a permissions issues. Can you check the following?

• Corrupted or damaged file when it was downloaded.
• No Administrator rights in the computer account.
• Anti-Virus blocking the installation.
• Windows Installer problem.

Hope this helps! Let us know if you are still having issues or need further assistance.



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Hi There,


Thank you for your reply, I have tried with different MSI file and confirmed the account has administrator rights. The only thing I can think of is currently the authentication for the Azure File share is using Storage key ,should it be using Active Directory ?

regards,
Suhasini

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@Suhasini
Try mounting the share as Administrator. Also make sure that the Administrator also has permissions to the share. It should work when using the Storage key for mounting.

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@deherman-MSFT

I may not given been precise in my earlier post :
I can map the azure file share as a drive , I can copy MSI to the Azure file share .However, when I try to use GPO to deploy the MSI file ,the upload fails

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as shown in the screenshot after I click on the package and select the MSI -> I get the option to select deployment method->after that the process fails with an error

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I want to confirm if this process is allowed by design ?


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