PI Explorer for Azure File Share provides a robust and reliable foundational technology to integrate Azure Files with the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP application.
The most flexible and centralized, yet secure file management possible is essential today, especially in the fast-paced IT business world. Ideally, this can be seamlessly integrated into business applications and processes and offers uncomplicated access to files and directories – even in hybrid enterprise environments.
Azure Files from Microsoft makes it possible to store files in a folder structure in the cloud and then access them quickly and easily via File Explorer. Finally, the PI Explorer for Azure File Share from prisma informatik GmbH provides the technical basis and the corresponding pages for displaying the content needed to establish the connection between the Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP application and Azure Files.
In this context, PI Explorer for Azure File Share is particularly suitable for hybrid companies that work in the cloud, need a central solution for their file management and want to seamlessly embed local and cloud file shares into their business processes.
User-friendly interface for all file operations
The solution provides a user-friendly interface for accessing file shares in the cloud and performing file operations. For example, downloading, uploading, deleting, copying and pasting files, and creating and deleting directories are all possible within the familiar Business Central environment.
With the implementation, for example, large files such as CAD drawings or images can be stored and accessed directly in the ERP system. This not only improves the efficiency of business processes, but also increases data security as all files are stored centrally.
With PI Explorer for Azure File Share, users can thus quickly and easily access and edit files without having to leave the Azure environment. Multiple file shares can be managed and switched back and forth between them. This provides greater flexibility and control over the relevant files.
Seamless integration into the local network
Another strength of the solution is its seamless integration with on-premises systems. When Azure File Share is integrated as SMB drives into the local network, file shares in the cloud can be accessed directly and integrated into local business processes. Through this integration, employees access the latest versions of the corresponding files in a shared source. In addition, all changes are updated in real time.
This creates a central platform to unify file management and seamlessly integrate both local and cloud file shares into business processes.