Final answer:
To access data via SMB protocol in Linux containers on Azure Container Instances, use an Azure File Share, which can be mounted directly into the container for easy access to files. So correct answer is (B).
Step-by-step explanation:
To access data from a newly developed and deployed Linux container on Azure Container Instances using the Server Message Block (SMB) protocol, you should use an Azure File Share. The Azure File Share provides fully managed file shares in the cloud that are accessible via the SMB protocol, making it an appropriate choice for this task.
To leverage Azure File Share with your container, you can mount the file share directly into the Azure Container Instance. This is configured at the time of deployment, and the specifics of the file share, such as its connection string and path, can be provided.
This allows your container to interact with the shared files as if they were on a local disk. Note that other options, like YAML files and environment variables, are essential in the configuration of containers but do not facilitate the use of the SMB protocol.
Azure File Share allows you to store and access files from anywhere, and it supports the SMB protocol, making it compatible with Linux containers. By mounting an Azure File Share to your container, you can easily access and manipulate the data within it.