April 8, 2026
Azure NetApp Files now supports Azure Key Vault–based certificates and credentials for the object REST API, enabling secure, S3‑compatible access to volumes. Certificates can be generated and stored directly in Azure Key Vault and automatically retrieved during bucket creation, while S3 access credentials are securely managed in Key Vault, eliminating the need to manually upload or store sensitive information.
This native integration with Azure Key Vault simplifies certificate lifecycle management, centralizes certificate and credential storage, strengthens security, and aligns Object REST API access with enterprise key and credential management best practices.