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articles/app-service/configure-authentication-provider-aad.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ This article shows you how to configure authentication for Azure App Service or
 
 Before your application can sign in users, you need to register it in a workforce tenant or an external tenant. If you're making your app available to employee or business guests, register your app in a workforce tenant. If your app is for consumers and business customers, register it in an external tenant.
 
-1. Sign in to the [Azure portal] and go to your app.
+1. Sign in to the [Azure portal] and go to your App Service app or Functions app.
 
 1. On your app's left menu, select **Settings** > **Authentication**, and then select **Add identity provider**.
 

articles/azure-netapp-files/TOC.yml

@@ -79,6 +79,8 @@
       href: azure-netapp-files-network-topologies.md
     - name: Resource limits for Azure NetApp Files
       href: azure-netapp-files-resource-limits.md
+    - name: Migrating data into Azure NetApp Files
+      href: migrate-data.md
     - name: Understand large volumes 
       href: large-volumes.md
     - name: Requirements and considerations for large volumes
@@ -327,6 +329,8 @@
       items:
       - name: Create a dual-protocol volume 
         href: create-volumes-dual-protocol.md
+    - name: Migrate volumes to Azure NetApp Files
+      href: migrate-volumes.md
     - name: Manage volume access and encryption 
       items:
       - name: Configure export policy for NFS or dual protocol

articles/azure-netapp-files/application-volume-group-concept.md

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Volume placement within the application volume group enables administrators to e
 
 #### Data locality and latency optimization
 
-Volume placement within the application volume group allows you to optimize data locality and minimize latency for applications with stringent performance requirements. By deploying volumes closer to compute resources, administrators can reduce data access latency and improve application responsiveness particularly for latency-sensitive workloads such as database applications.
+Optimizing data locality and minimizing latency for applications with stringent performance requirements can be achieved through volume placement using application volume group. By deploying volumes using application volume group rather than individually, you can significantly reduce data access latency and enhance application responsiveness. This approach is particularly beneficial for latency-sensitive workloads, such as database applications.
 
 #### Cost optimization
 
@@ -119,4 +119,4 @@ Application volume group is a pivotal concept in modern data management, providi
 * [Understand Azure NetApp Files application volume group for SAP HANA](application-volume-group-introduction.md)
 * [Requirements and considerations for application volume group for SAP HANA](application-volume-group-considerations.md)
 * [Understand application volume group for Oracle](application-volume-group-oracle-introduction.md)
-* [Requirements and considerations for application volume group for Oracle](application-volume-group-oracle-considerations.md)
+* [Requirements and considerations for application volume group for Oracle](application-volume-group-oracle-considerations.md)

articles/azure-netapp-files/faq-data-migration-protection.md

@@ -14,13 +14,17 @@ This article answers frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Azure NetApp Files
 
 ## How do I migrate data to Azure NetApp Files?
 
-Azure NetApp Files provides NFS and SMB volumes. You can use any file-based copy tool to migrate data to the service. 
+Azure NetApp Files provides NFS and SMB volumes. You can use any file-based copy tool to migrate data to the service. To migrate volumes from on-premises ONTAP storage systems, you can also use Azure NetApp Files [migration assistant tool](migrate-volumes.md) for efficient migration with more flexible cutover time. 
 
-For more information about the Azure File Migration Program, see [Migrate the critical file data you need to power your applications](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-storage-blog/migrate-the-critical-file-data-you-need-to-power-your/ba-p/3038751). Also, see [Azure Storage migration tools comparison - Unstructured data](../storage/solution-integration/validated-partners/data-management/migration-tools-comparison.md). 
+When migrating data from ONTAP based storage volumes, ensure Azure NetApp Files is available in the target Azure region. You must validate network connectivity between the source and the Azure NetApp Files target volume IP address. Data transfer between on-premises storage and the Azure NetApp Files service is supported over [ExpressRoute](../expressroute/expressroute-prerequisites.md). The virtual machine that  the data transfer tool runs on should have access to both the source and destination volumes. 
+
+Create the target Azure NetApp Files volume in the region and availability zone of your choice. For more information, follow the steps in [migrate volumes to Azure NetApp Files](migrate-volumes.md).
+
+For more information about the Azure Files Migration Program, see [Migrate the critical file data you need to power your applications](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/azure-storage-blog/migrate-the-critical-file-data-you-need-to-power-your/ba-p/3038751). Also, see [Azure Storage migration tools comparison - Unstructured data](../storage/solution-integration/validated-partners/data-management/migration-tools-comparison.md). 
 
 NetApp offers a SaaS-based solution, [NetApp Cloud Sync](https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/occm38/concept_cloud_sync.html). The solution enables you to replicate NFS or SMB data to Azure NetApp Files NFS exports or SMB shares. 
 
-You can also use a wide array of free tools to copy data. For NFS, you can use workloads tools such as [rsync](https://rsync.samba.org/examples.html) to copy and synchronize source data into an Azure NetApp Files volume. For SMB, you can use workloads [robocopy](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/robocopy) in the same manner. These tools can also replicate file or folder permissions. 
+You can also use a wide array of free tools to copy data. For NFS, you can use workloads tools such as [rsync](https://rsync.samba.org/examples.html) to copy and synchronize source data into an Azure NetApp Files volume. For SMB, you can use [robocopy](/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/robocopy) in the same manner. These tools can also replicate file or folder permissions. 
 
 Migration of certain structured datasets (such as databases) is best done using database-native tools (for example, SQL Server AOAG, Oracle Data Guard, and so on).
 

articles/azure-netapp-files/includes/migration-assistant.md

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+---
+author: b-ahibbard
+ms.service: azure-netapp-files
+ms.topic: include
+ms.date: 08/25/2025
+ms.author: anfdocs
+ms.custom: include file
+
+# migrate-data.md
+# migrate-volumes.md
+---
+
+>[!NOTE]
+>The migration assistant copies all volume contents including directories, files, file metadata (for example owner, creation date, modified date), and existing snapshots. You are responsible for ensuring that the Azure NetApp Files target volume is configured with LDAP or Active Directory.  

articles/azure-netapp-files/migrate-data.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+---
+title: Migrating data into Azure NetApp Files volumes
+description: Learn about different options and strategies for migrating data into Azure NetApp Files volumes. 
+ms.service: azure-netapp-files
+ms.topic: conceptual
+author: b-ahibbard
+ms.author: anfdocs
+ms.date: 09/04/2025
+---
+# Migrating data into Azure NetApp Files volumes
+
+Azure NetApp Files supports several methods to migrate data. You can migrate data into Azure NetApp Files from on-premises environments, across regions, and availability zones. 
+
+## Migrate data from on-premises ONTAP based volumes 
+
+The Azure NetApp Files [migration assistant](migrate-volumes.md) feature helps you accelerate and simplify migrations of business-critical applications and data to Azure. Benefits include:
+
+* Efficient and cost-effective data migration leveraging ONTAP's built-in replication engine for seamless transition from on-premises or Cloud Volumes ONTAP storage to Azure NetApp Files. 
+* 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, thus minimizing disruption to your operations.
+
+To use Azure NetApp Files migration assistant, you need to establish connectivity between your on-premises storage cluster and the target volume in your Azure NetApp Files region of choice. For detailed instructions, see [Migrate volumes to Azure NetApp Files](migrate-volumes.md).
+
+
+[!INCLUDE [Migration assistant volume configuration](includes/migration-assistant.md)]
+
+## Migrate data from on-premises using other tools 
+
+If your source data doesn't reside on an ONTAP-based system or if connectivity from on-premises storage to Azure can't be established, you can use other migration tools. For more information, see [How do I migrate data to Azure NetApp Files?](faq-data-migration-protection.md#how-do-i-migrate-data-to-azure-netapp-files)
+
+## Migrate data between Azure NetApp Files regions 
+
+To migrate data between Azure regions, use [Azure NetApp Files cross-region replication](replication.md). 
+
+## Migrate data between Azure NetApp Files availability zones 
+
+To migrate data from one Azure region to another Azure region, use [Azure NetApp Files cross-zone replication](replication.md). 
+
+## Next steps
+
+* [Migrate volumes to Azure NetApp Files](migrate-volumes.md)
+* [Azure NetApp Files replication](replication.md)
+* [Data migration and protection FAQs for Azure NetApp Files](faq-data-migration-protection.md)
+