Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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I need help in deleting a Recovery Services vault in Azure.
Hello, I inherited a VM which had Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent installed on it. It was also registered as an Azure Backup Agent with Recovery Services Vault. On a second VM, MARS was also installed and registered with Azure Backup…
asked 2024-10-18T02:11:09.3233333+00:00
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John Hancock
0
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answered 2024-10-19T13:14:09.1633333+00:00
Vinodh247
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Azure Backup Server: how to fix Error ID 33623?
Hi, we're trying to install MABS Server and communicate with the VCenter Sphere. We received this error and the Agent shows the "Error" status. Do you know how to fix? We have enabled HTTPS and create a role with administrative…
asked 2024-03-28T16:22:54.8366667+00:00
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Andrea Longhitano
100
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commented 2024-10-18T11:48:25+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Which Azure Backup vault supported data sources support cross-region restores?
Of the supported data sources for the Azure Backup vault service (not the recovery services vault) shown below: Azure Disks Azure Blobs (Azure Storage) Azure Database for PostgreSQL servers Kubernetes Services Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible…
asked 2024-10-16T18:12:48.4866667+00:00
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Andrew Citera
36
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accepted 2024-10-17T21:12:33.0533333+00:00
Andrew Citera
36
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Cross subscription Azure SQL VM database restore using Azure CLI
Hi , Anyone tried restoring sql database running on Azure SQL VM and backed up via Azure Backup . Via recovery vault , we are able to perform the cross subscription restore but not using the Azure CLI . All desired permissions in place as documented by…
asked 2024-10-14T08:16:53.7466667+00:00
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Nikhil Verma
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commented 2024-10-17T18:07:19.21+00:00
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Mahesh Kurva
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Azure VM Backup Issue
Hi guys. I can a single VM which I am trying to backup (Linux based). I have setup the Azure backup on a Enhanced policy, 3x instant snapshots, all disks selected etc.. however I cannot run a backup and it fails with an error code even though there are…
asked 2024-10-08T13:25:47.8166667+00:00
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Liam Johnson
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edited the question 2024-10-15T11:09:21.6766667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Azure policy does not back up persistent AVD VMs.
We're running into a weird issue. We have two Azure policies, one which adds a tag for any VM, the tag name is "backup" and it sets the value to [true]. Then a second policy is set to backup VMs with a given tag to an existing vault in the…
asked 2024-09-12T15:11:56.0933333+00:00
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Richard Duane Wolford Jr
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commented 2024-10-15T08:47:00.51+00:00
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Pranay Reddy Madireddy
110
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Can MABS be configured to backup SQL Server databases hosted on-premises on Hyper-V machines
We are using MABS to backup our SQL Server Databases that are hosted on Azure VMs. Is there a way to expand this backup to on-premises hosted SQL Server Databases?
asked 2024-10-08T03:55:46.0233333+00:00
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NaelABWEH-2054
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commented 2024-10-15T01:41:51.97+00:00
CathyJi-MSFT
22,286
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Is there any conflict between configuration changes in Azure Update Manager affecting the VM backup process in Azure backup?
Hello, I'm using the Azure backup for my VM and it working normally. I need to Update my VM using Azure Update Manager, so I take a backup for this VM. While the VM is backing up, I disable "Periodic assessment" of my VM ( Click to my VM ->…
asked 2024-10-14T10:15:36.2233333+00:00
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Hoang Minh Duc (EBS.ERP)
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edited an answer 2024-10-14T14:06:22.8566667+00:00
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Sina Salam
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Backing up blob storage with vaulted backup only (NO operational backup) - can I set blob versions to expire?
I have enabled Azure Backup for my storage account. The policy ONLY includes vaulted backup (I have disabled operational backup). This automatically checks the two checkboxes: "Enable versioning for blobs" and "Enable blob change…
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How to troubleshoot if the MARS Agent is unable to initialize a backup storage location due to unresponsive VDS service
Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent was unable to initialize a backup storage location with Microsoft Azure Backup. Please try the operation again. If the issue persists contact Microsoft support.
asked 2024-10-07T07:26:57.22+00:00
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PhelokaziJ_Admin
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edited the question 2024-10-14T06:57:25.19+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
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Backup SQL Server on Vms in Azure
I need to know regarding Azure Backup for SQL Server on VMs in Azure, is there a cost for SQL Server backup data traffic to the vault? I saw in the documentation that there is no cost for recovery, however, I did not see whether there is a cost or not…
asked 2024-10-01T19:52:43.4633333+00:00
Leandro Castor
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commented 2024-10-12T10:11:46.4633333+00:00
Vinodh247
21,881
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Azure DB for PostgreSQL Flexible Server - Reporting for Backup Restore Points
Hello, Building a solution with will scale out Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server instances. Backup is a stringent requirement which I need reporting automation & alerting for. At present, all I'm able to see in the "Backup and Restore"…
asked 2024-10-11T04:10:08.3133333+00:00
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WHITE, J. (JADA)
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answered 2024-10-11T08:21:03.2566667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
45,591
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Azure Backup offline protection for cloud (not only on-prem)
Hello guys, I've a question regarding data protection with Azure Backup, because if I need to backup and protect data in a Cloud native tenant (Storage, SQL PaaS, etc..) from cyber attack (not just ransomware), for example someone who may gain high…
asked 2024-10-09T08:27:54.9066667+00:00
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Andrea
196
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commented 2024-10-09T12:47:04.1933333+00:00
Manu Philip
18,561
Reputation points MVP
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How to delete DPM Backups from the Azure Service Recovery Vault
Hi, i have a OnPrem DPM Server which is connected with a Azure Recovery Service Vault. From the DPM i backup some OnPrem Servers to the Azure Recovery Service Vault. Currently i see some duplicated entrys and some entrys from old servers which no longer…
asked 2024-09-17T14:36:47.4166667+00:00
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Reppner, Mike
0
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commented 2024-10-08T17:47:36.45+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
110
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Permissions and roles for Backup Vault Restore of a postgreSQL flexible server
I am currently trying to use the Azure Backup Vault for our PostgreSQL flexible servers. I have followed this tutorial https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-overview and provided the required permissions to…
asked 2024-08-02T09:57:03.0966667+00:00
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Öksüz, Enes
5
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commented 2024-10-08T17:16:56.2466667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
45,591
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Not able to remove fileshare with backup enabled via terraform in one region only
I have two recovery service vaults in two different regions, south east asia and west europe. But I only get this error message when using terraform to destroy the azure fileshare that has snapshot inside for SEA only. I did the same testing for…
asked 2024-10-08T04:11:51.85+00:00
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Po Cin Teo
0
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asked 2024-10-08T04:11:51.85+00:00
Po Cin Teo
0
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Remove azure fileshare with RSV backup enabled via terraform gives error of share or snapshots may have active leases
I have two recovery service vaults in two different regions, south east asia and west europe. But I only get this error message when using terraform to destroy the azure fileshare that has snapshot inside for SEA only. I did the same testing for…
asked 2024-10-08T04:07:15.69+00:00
Po Cin Teo
0
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asked 2024-10-08T04:07:15.69+00:00
Po Cin Teo
0
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How do I backup my Azure Windows VM to my Synology NAS?
I'm trying to figure out how to connect my Azure Windows VM to my Synology NAS so I can back it up using Active Backup for Business (Synology product). Active Backup has an option to backup Virtual Machines, and I'm not sure how to configure it to…
asked 2024-10-03T13:03:21.25+00:00
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john bergerson
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commented 2024-10-07T18:04:38.5433333+00:00
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Akshay kumar Mandha
875
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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How do i backup all resources in a resource group that hosts an app service and its related resources to a backup vault?
Hi, I have a app service that is not very much in use. i would like to back up the app service and its related resource to our backup vault in case we may need to restore it in future. The goal is to backup everything and delete this resource group and…
asked 2024-10-07T08:30:29.27+00:00
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Phillip Chima
0
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asked 2024-10-07T08:30:29.27+00:00
Phillip Chima
0
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How to resolve "Data protection manager Error ID: 33623" for Azure MABS
Hello I am currently trying to install Azure MABS and back up VM machines on ESXi by looking at the following two sites. I have installed Azure MABS on win2019 and am trying to backup VM machines on ESXi. …
asked 2022-01-09T22:29:25.827+00:00
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Makoto Tsukada
1
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commented 2024-10-04T18:03:18.2266667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
45,591
Reputation points Microsoft Employee