Generally Available: Azure NetApp Files migration assistant

Azure NetApp Files migration assistant (with SnapMirror) provides efficient and cost-effective data migration leveraging ONTAP's built-in replication engine for seamless transition from on-premises or CVO/other cloud providers to Azure NetApp Files (ANF). This feature offers benefits aligned with the goal to accelerate and simplify migrations of business-critical applications and data to Azure. The feature is currently only available with the REST API and is now Generally Available. Key Benefits * Storage-efficient data transfer that reduces network transfer costs for both baseline and incremental updates * Low cutover/downtime window ensuring faster and more efficient final updates, minimizing disruption to customer operations * Volume migration using migration assistant includes source volume snapshots for primary data protection, and directory and file metadata maintaining security attributes **Learn more:** * What's new in Azure NetApp Files * [Migrate volumes to Azure NetApp Files | Microsoft Learn](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/migrate-volumes "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/migrate-volumes")