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Azure Backup Skill

This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Backup. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.

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Category Index

| Category | Lines | Description | |----------|-------|-------------| | Troubleshooting | L37-L70 | Diagnosing and fixing backup/restore errors, performance issues, and agent/extension problems across Azure Backup workloads (VMs, disks, databases, Kubernetes, Files, Blobs, SAP, MARS, DPM). | | Best Practices | L71-L81 | Best practices for securing Azure Backup data and configuring reliable backups/restores for Azure VMs, Hyper-V, SQL Always On, DPM/MABS workloads, and vault-registered servers. | | Decision Making | L82-L89 | Guidance on planning Azure Backup costs, checking supported VM SKUs, choosing reserved capacity for savings, and migrating classic backup alerts to Azure Monitor. | | Architecture & Design Patterns | L90-L94 | Azure Backup’s architecture for protecting SAP HANA: components, data flow, backup/restore process, scalability, security, and integration with Azure storage and recovery services. | | Limits & Quotas | L95-L131 | Limits, quotas, support matrices, regions, and retention behaviors for Azure Backup across VMs, disks, files, databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Cosmos DB), SAP, AKS, and monitoring. | | Security | L132-L170 | Securing Azure Backup: encryption, RBAC/MIs, private endpoints, soft delete, ransomware protection, Azure Policy/MUA/Resource Guard, and secure restore of encrypted/Confidential/hybrid workloads. | | Configuration | L171-L255 | Configuring, automating, and monitoring Azure Backup across VMs, AKS, SQL, SAP HANA, Files, Disks, Blobs, AD, and on-prem (DPM/MABS/MARS), including policies, diagnostics, and compliance. | | Integrations & Coding Patterns | L256-L312 | Automating Azure Backup via CLI, PowerShell, REST, and scripts for VMs, SQL, PostgreSQL, Files, Blobs, Disks, MARS/on-prem, plus policies, vaults, jobs, restores, and security/reporting integrations. | | Deployment | L313-L321 | Guides for deploying and managing Azure Backup Server (MABS): backup of local VMs, supported workload matrices for v3/v4, automating silent installs, and stopping protection for workloads. |

Troubleshooting

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Diagnose and fix Azure Data Lake Storage backup errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure Kubernetes Service backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-backup-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot data recovery from Microsoft Azure Backup Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server-troubleshoot | | Resolve Azure Backup Vault management errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-vault-troubleshoot | | Resolve Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup and restore issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure Database for PostgreSQL backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-troubleshoot | | Diagnose and fix encrypted Azure VM backup errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-encrypted-vm-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure Backup Server installation and workload protection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mabs-troubleshoot | | Resolve Azure Backup (MARS) agent installation and backup issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mars-troubleshoot | | Resolve Azure Backup monitoring and reporting issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitor-alert-faq | | Fix Azure Backup monitoring and protection status issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitor-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure MySQL Flexible Server backups using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-troubleshoot | | Fix SAP HANA database backup errors on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sap-hana-database-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot System Center DPM with Azure Backup integration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-scdpm-troubleshooting | | Resolve System State Backup issues with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-system-state-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure Blob backup and restore failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-blob-backup | | Diagnose slow file and folder backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-slow-backup-performance-issue | | Resolve Azure Backup agent and extension failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-vm-backup-fails-snapshot-timeout | | Troubleshoot Azure VM file-level recovery issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vm-file-recovery-troubleshoot | | Fix Azure VM backup and restore errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure Backup Server v3 known issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-release-notes-v3 | | Troubleshoot SQL Server backups on Azure VMs using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-sql-server-azure-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Backup vault management errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-vault-troubleshoot | | Resolve common issues with Azure Blob Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-faq | | Resolve common issues with Azure Disk Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-faq | | Fix backup and restore failures in Azure Disk Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot SAP HANA database instance backups on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instance-troubleshoot | | Troubleshoot Azure Backup archive tier recovery point errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-archive-tier | | Troubleshoot Azure Files backup and restore with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-azure-files | | Troubleshoot SAP ASE (Sybase) database backups using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-sap-ase-sybase-database-backup |

Best Practices

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Apply Azure Backup security best practices for data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-data-protection-best-practices | | Back up and restore Hyper-V VMs with MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-hyper-v-virtual-machines-mabs | | Recover Azure Backup Server data from any vault-registered server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server | | Prepare DPM server for Azure backups with TRIM considerations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dpm-introduction | | Apply Azure VM backup best practices with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-introduction | | Back up SQL Server Always On availability groups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-sql-server-on-availability-groups | | Apply Azure Backup best practices for workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/guidance-best-practices |

Decision Making

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Estimate and plan Azure Backup costs for different workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-pricing | | Check VM image SKUs supported by Azure Backup policies | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-policy-supported-skus | | Choose Azure Backup reserved capacity to reduce storage costs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reserved-pricing-optimize-cost | | Migrate Azure Backup classic alerts to Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/move-to-azure-monitor-alerts |

Architecture & Design Patterns

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Understand Azure Backup architecture for SAP HANA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-architecture-for-sap-hana-backup |

Limits & Quotas

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Azure Backup for AKS FAQs and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/aks-backup-faq | | Understand Azure Data Lake Storage backup support matrix | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix | | Elastic SAN backup regional support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-elastic-san-backup-support-matrix | | Review Azure Files backup support limits and settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-file-share-support-matrix | | Check AKS backup region support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-support-matrix | | Azure Backup service limits, behaviors, and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-faq | | Review Azure Cosmos DB backup support limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-support-matrix | | PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup capabilities and retention | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-overview | | Support matrix for PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-support-matrix | | Overview and retention limits for Azure PostgreSQL backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-overview | | Azure Backup limits for PostgreSQL server backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-server-faq | | Support matrix for PostgreSQL single server backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-support-matrix | | Review Azure Backup Server and DPM protection limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dpm-azure-server-faq | | Understand MARS agent backup limits and behavior | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-file-folder-backup-faq | | Azure Files backup FAQs with limits and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files-faq | | Support matrix for MySQL Flexible Server long-term backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-support-matrix | | Understand Azure VM Backup limits and behaviors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vm-backup-faq | | Check Backup center workload support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-support-matrix | | Instant Restore limits and behavior for Azure VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-instant-restore-capability | | Review Azure Backup support settings and limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix | | Support matrix and limits for Azure VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-iaas | | MABS and DPM Azure Backup support and limits matrix | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-mabs-dpm | | Check MARS agent backup support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-mars-agent | | Understand Azure Blob backup support limits and matrix | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-support-matrix | | Check Azure Disk Backup support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-support-matrix | | Azure Backup limits for SQL Server on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/faq-backup-sql-server | | Use Azure Backup metrics and thresholds to monitor backup health | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/metrics-overview | | Review SAP ASE backup support limits on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-ase-backup-support-matrix | | Use SAP HANA backup support matrix for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-backup-support-matrix | | Reference SAP HANA backup limits and behaviors on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-faq-backup-azure-vm | | Protect Azure file shares with soft delete | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-file-share | | Azure Backup support limits for SQL Server on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sql-support-matrix | | View Azure Backup reports and workspace limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/view-reports |

Security

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Enforce AKS backup compliance using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-policy | | Configure and manage Azure Backup soft delete protection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-enhanced-soft-delete-configure-manage | | Use private endpoints (v2) to secure Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-private-endpoints-concept | | Configure and manage Azure Backup private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-private-endpoints-configure-manage | | Restore Key Vault keys and secrets for encrypted Azure VMs via Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-restore-key-secret | | Secure hybrid backups with Azure Backup features | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-security-feature | | Back up and restore encrypted Azure VMs with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-encryption | | Understand encryption behavior in Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-encryption | | Configure Azure RBAC roles for Recovery Services backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rbac-rs-vault | | Restore Confidential VMs with PMK or CMK using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-restore | | Configure managed identities and RBAC for Backup vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-managed-identity-backup-vault | | Configure managed identities and RBAC for Recovery Services vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-managed-identity-recovery-services-vault | | Enable multi-user authorization for Azure Backup vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-multi-user-authorization-quickstart | | Encrypt Azure Backup data with customer-managed keys | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/encryption-at-rest-with-cmk | | Use CMKs to encrypt Backup vault data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/encryption-at-rest-with-cmk-for-backup-vault | | Configure multi-user authorization with Resource Guard | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization | | Configure Resource Guard and MUA on Azure Backup vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization-tutorial | | Use built-in Azure Policy definitions to govern Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/policy-reference | | Secure MABS backups with Azure Backup private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoint-configure-vault-backup-server | | Create and use private endpoints for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints | | Understand private endpoints (v1) for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints-overview | | Secure Azure Backup against ransomware and threats | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/protect-backups-from-ransomware-faq | | Re-register MABS vault access after removing private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/register-public-access-vault-backup-server | | Restore Azure PostgreSQL backups with cross-subscription access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-database-postgresql | | Restore Azure VMs encrypted with Azure Disk Encryption | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-encrypted-virtual-machines | | Configure permissions to restore Azure Managed Disks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks | | Store MARS backup passphrases securely in Key Vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/save-backup-passphrase-securely-in-azure-key-vault | | Configure secure-by-default soft delete in Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/secure-by-default | | Use Azure Policy compliance controls for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/security-controls-policy | | Understand Azure Backup security capabilities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/security-overview | | Use Azure Backup soft delete for secure recovery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-backup-faq | | Protect SQL and SAP HANA VM backups with soft delete | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-sql-saphana-in-azure-vm | | Use soft delete to protect Azure VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-virtual-machines | | Configure threat detection and health monitoring for VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/threat-detection-configure-monitor-tutorial | | Enable TLS 1.2 encryption for Azure Backup traffic | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/transport-layer-security |

Configuration

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Configure Azure Backup for Active Directory domain controllers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/active-directory-backup-restore | | Automate Azure Backup operations with scripts and APIs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/automation-backup | | Manage backup protection for Azure Data Lake Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-manage | | Configure vaulted backups for Azure Data Lake Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup | | Configure and run AKS backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup | | Meet prerequisites and configure access for AKS backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-concept | | Configure AKS backups with Azure Backup via CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-using-cli | | Configure AKS backup extension and trusted access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-manage-backups | | Restore AKS clusters and volumes using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-restore | | Configure Azure Backup vault diagnostics via Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-policy-configure-diagnostics | | Configure SQL Server instance snapshot backups on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-sql-server-instance-snapshot | | Auto-enable VM backups using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-auto-enable-backup | | Configure DPM to back up Exchange databases | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-exchange-server | | Configure MARS offline seeding with Azure Import/Export | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-import-export | | Configure DPM and MABS offline seeding with Import/Export | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-server-import-export | | Configure Azure Backup DPM policies for SQL Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-sql | | Define PostgreSQL backup policies via Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-data-protection-use-rest-api-create-update-postgresql-policy | | Create PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup policies via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api-create-update-policy | | Create blob backup policies via Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-create-update-blob-policy | | Define disk backup policies via Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-create-update-disk-policy | | Remove dependencies and delete Azure Recovery Services vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-delete-vault | | Configure diagnostic events for Azure Backup vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-diagnostic-events | | Use legacy Azure Backup diagnostics data model in Log Analytics | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-diagnostics-mode-data-model | | Configure Azure Backup Server for Exchange | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-exchange-mabs | | Configure Azure Files backups in Recovery Services vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files | | Audit and enforce Azure Files backup using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files-policy-automation | | Configure and manage Azure Backup immutable vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-immutable-vault-how-to-manage | | Configure application-consistent backups for Azure Linux VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-linux-app-consistent | | Use enhanced prescript framework for database-consistent Linux VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-linux-database-consistent-enhanced-pre-post | | Manage and monitor MARS agent backup configurations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-mars | | Manage and monitor Azure VM backups using Recovery Services vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-vms | | Monitor and manage Recovery Services vaults via Overview dashboard | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-windows-server | | Configure Azure Monitor alerts for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-alerts | | Configure built-in monitoring for Azure Backup workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-built-in-monitor | | Configure Azure Monitor Logs and custom alerts for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-use-azuremonitor | | Use resource-specific diagnostic data model for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reports-data-model | | Configure Azure Backup for SQL Server on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-database | | Configure agentless multidisk crash-consistent backups for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent | | Configure agentless crash-consistent backups for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview | | Configure Enhanced backup policy for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy | | Back up Azure VMs using Azure Extended Zones | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-extended-zones | | Back up Azure VMs from VM settings using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-first-look-arm | | Perform backup and restore actions via Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-actions | | Govern Azure backup compliance using Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-govern-environment | | Monitor and operate backups at scale using Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-monitor-operate | | Analyze Azure Backup trends and insights with Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-obtain-insights | | Create and configure Azure Recovery Services vaults with CRR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-create-recovery-services-vault | | Enable Azure VM backup during VM creation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-during-vm-creation | | Configure Modern Backup Storage for Azure Backup Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-add-storage | | Configure Azure Managed Disk backups in the portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks | | Audit and enforce Managed Disks backup with Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-policy | | Query Azure Backup logs using system functions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-reports-system-functions | | Use ARM and Bicep templates for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rm-template-samples | | Configure operational and vaulted backups for Azure Blobs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-configure-manage | | Configure Azure Backup for Confidential VMs with DES keys | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-backup | | Configure Azure Backup reporting with Log Analytics and workbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/configure-reports | | Create and delete Azure Backup vaults for newer workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/create-manage-backup-vault | | Install and configure the MARS backup agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/install-mars-agent | | Manage and monitor Azure Files backups in Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-afs-backup | | Manage backup lifecycle for Azure Managed Disks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-managed-disks | | Manage Azure Backup vault settings and operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-backup-vault | | Manage and monitor Azure Backup for SQL on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-monitor-sql-database-backup | | Configure telemetry and diagnostics for Azure Backup Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-telemetry | | Modify Azure VM backup policies using CLI JSON | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/modify-vm-policy-cli | | Monitor Azure Backup estate using Backup Explorer workbook | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-azure-backup-with-backup-explorer | | Configure Azure Monitor collection for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-backup | | Reference Azure Backup monitoring metrics and logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-backup-reference | | Set up Azure Data Box offline backup for DPM and MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/offline-backup-azure-data-box-dpm-mabs | | Offline backup workflow for legacy DPM and MABS versions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/offline-backup-server-previous-versions | | Configure pre-backup and post-backup scripts in MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/pre-backup-post-backup-scripts | | Restore Azure VM SQL Server databases with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-sql-database-azure-vm | | Configure instance-level SAP HANA backups on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instances-backup | | Restore SAP HANA database instances from Azure Backup snapshots | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instances-restore | | Configure backup for SAP HANA System Replication on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-with-hana-system-replication-backup | | Use selective disk backup and restore for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/selective-disk-backup-restore | | Recover Windows Server files from Azure using MARS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-restore-files-windows-server | | Configure MARS agent backups for Windows Server to Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-windows-server-to-azure | | Configure AKS item-level backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-configure-backup-aks | | Configure SAP HANA instance snapshot backups with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-configure-sap-hana-database-instance-snapshot-backup | | Enable AKS Vault Tier protection and cross-region restore | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-restore-aks-backups-across-regions | | Upgrade configuration for the MARS backup agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/upgrade-mars-agent |

Integrations & Coding Patterns

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-database-postgresql-flex-backup-cli | | Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-database-postgresql-flex-backup-powershell | | Configure and run VM backups via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-backupazurevms | | Create Azure Backup policies using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-createorupdatepolicy | | Create Recovery Services vaults using Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-createorupdatevault | | Track Azure Backup jobs using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-managejobs | | Restore Azure VMs and disks using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-restoreazurevms | | Configure PostgreSQL backups using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-data-protection-use-rest-api-backup-postgresql | | Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-restore-cli | | Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-restore-powershell | | Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api | | Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api-restore | | Configure blob backups using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-backup-blobs | | Manage Azure Disk backups using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-backup-disks | | Create Backup vault and blob policies via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-create-update-backup-vault | | Restore blobs using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-restore-blobs | | Restore Azure Disks using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-restore-disks | | Configure Azure Files backup via Azure Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-file-share-rest-api | | Integrate Defender ransomware alerts with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-integrate-microsoft-defender-using-logic-apps | | Automate Azure VM SQL backup with PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-automation | | Back up SQL Server in Azure VMs using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-backup-cli | | Manage Azure Backup for SQL Server VMs using CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-manage-cli | | Restore SQL Server databases in Azure VMs via CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-restore-cli | | Back up SQL Server databases in Azure VMs via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-vm-rest-api | | Back up Azure Blobs using Azure CLI commands | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-cli | | Back up Azure Blobs using PowerShell commands | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-ps | | Back up Azure Managed Disks using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-cli | | Back up Azure Managed Disks using PowerShell APIs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-ps | | Back up PostgreSQL in Azure VMs using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-postgresql-cli | | Back up Azure PostgreSQL using Azure PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-postgresql-ps | | Automate and email Azure Backup reports using Logic Apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-reports-email | | Manage Azure Backup resources with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/create-manage-azure-services-using-azure-command-line-interface | | Manage Azure Files backups with Azure Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-file-share-rest-api | | Manage Azure Backup for SQL Server VMs via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-sql-vm-rest-api | | Use Azure Backup PowerShell script samples | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/powershell-backup-samples | | Query Azure Backup state using Azure Resource Graph | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/query-backups-using-azure-resource-graph | | Restore Azure Files using Azure Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-file-share-rest-api | | Restore SQL Server databases in Azure VMs using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-sql-vm-rest-api | | Restore Azure Blobs to a point in time using CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-blobs-storage-account-cli | | Restore Azure Blobs using PowerShell and Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-blobs-storage-account-ps | | Restore Azure Managed Disks using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks-cli | | Restore Azure Managed Disks using PowerShell commands | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks-ps | | Restore Azure PostgreSQL databases using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-cli | | Restore Azure PostgreSQL databases using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-ps | | Restore PostgreSQL databases using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-use-rest-api | | Use PowerShell to find the Recovery Services vault for a storage account | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/backup-powershell-script-find-recovery-services-vault | | Disable Azure Files soft delete via ARM API script | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/disable-soft-delete-for-file-shares | | Scripted installation of the latest MARS agent on Windows servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/install-latest-microsoft-azure-recovery-services-agent | | Automate Azure Backup configuration for on-premises Windows servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/microsoft-azure-recovery-services-powershell-all | | Register on-premises Windows machines with a Recovery Services vault via script | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/register-microsoft-azure-recovery-services-agent | | Script to create or modify MARS file and folder backup policies | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/set-file-folder-backup-policy | | Script to create or modify system state backup policies with MARS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/set-system-state-backup-policy | | Update Recovery Services vault settings via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/use-restapi-update-vault-properties |

Deployment

| Topic | URL | |-------|-----| | Back up Azure Local VMs with MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-stack-hyperconverged-infrastructure-virtual-machines | | Use MABS v4 protection support matrix | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-protection-matrix | | Automate silent installation of Azure Backup Server v4 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-unattended-install | | Stop protection for workloads in MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-server-stop-protection | | Use MABS v3 RTM protection matrix for supported workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/microsoft-azure-backup-server-protection-v3 | | Use MABS v3 UR1 protection matrix for supported workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/microsoft-azure-backup-server-protection-v3-ur1 |