Merge pull request #314499 from netapp-manishc/patch-555805

Update SMB FAQs and support details in faq-smb.md

Author: prmerger-automator[bot]

articles/azure-netapp-files/faq-smb.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ms.service: azure-netapp-files
 ms.topic: concept-article
 author: b-hchen
 ms.author: anfdocs
-ms.date: 12/08/2025
+ms.date: 04/09/2026
 ms.custom: sfi-image-nochange
 # Customer intent: As an IT administrator using Azure NetApp Files, I want to understand the SMB protocol and its configurations, so that I can ensure optimal connectivity and performance for my organization's file sharing and storage needs.
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@@ -60,6 +60,12 @@ You can also map multiple NetApp accounts that are under the same subscription a
 
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+## Does Azure NetApp Files support SMB symbolic links or widelinks?
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+No. Azure NetApp Files SMB volumes do not support UNIX symbolic links (symlinks) or widelinks. SMB clients cannot create or follow symbolic links. 
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+Symbolic links created by NFS clients or other systems are not honored when accessed over SMB. Absolute symbolic links and widelinks that reference paths outside the SMB share are not available.
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 ## Does Azure NetApp Files support Microsoft Entra ID? 
 
 Both [Microsoft Entra Domain Services](../active-directory-domain-services/overview.md) and [Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)](/windows-server/identity/ad-ds/get-started/virtual-dc/active-directory-domain-services-overview) are supported. You can use existing Active Directory domain controllers with Azure NetApp Files. Domain controllers can reside in Azure as virtual machines, or on premises via ExpressRoute or S2S VPN. Azure NetApp Files doesn't support AD join for [Microsoft Entra ID](../active-directory/fundamentals/index.yml) at this time.