Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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How could I restore a Windows 10 virtual machine (or virtual hard disk) with no backups?
Is it possible to restore a Windows 10 virtual machine (or virtual hard disk) without backups? I deleted the virtual machine in September 2024 because I thought it was no longer needed, but I would like to recover a CSV file that was on that machine. The…
Azure Backup
asked 2025-06-28T01:34:27.7366667+00:00
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Ben Corriette
0
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commented 2025-06-28T06:18:17.4333333+00:00
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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana
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Recovery services vault : UserServicesVault missing disks
Recovery services vault below is missing disks and no backup jobs showing: UserServicesVault
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-26T21:54:53.31+00:00
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David Cloutier
5
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commented 2025-06-26T23:42:46.7533333+00:00
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Pranay Reddy Madireddy
6,180
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System state failure (error ID 8007007B)
I am following the steps in the article provided to solve this problem. Step 2 I have run at elevated command prompt diskshadow /l Output_File_Path then Step 3 I have run the command "list writers detailed" at the DISKSHADOW prompt which…
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Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-19T08:23:13.18+00:00
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Dave Smith
20
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commented 2025-06-26T15:00:16.5566667+00:00
Dave Smith
20
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Unable to register the existing VM with the new Recovery Services Vault, the VM does not appear when attempting to add it to the new RSV.
I have stopped the backup in the old vault but still not able to discover in new vault in the same region
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Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-26T12:50:47.2966667+00:00
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reed dylan
20
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accepted 2025-06-26T13:35:43.33+00:00
reed dylan
20
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not able to discover the Azure VM in new Recovery Service vault in same region as VM
not able to discover the Azure VM in new Recovery Service vault in same region as VM . I already stooped the VM backup in other Recovery vault and after that VM should be available to add in new recoevery vault but i don't see any VM available and when…
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Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-25T15:54:48.88+00:00
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coolqwerty
61
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commented 2025-06-26T07:16:51.3733333+00:00
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Vinod Pittala
3,695
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Please could you give the list of permissions that are required to backup and restore state in AKS
The roles required for AKS backup/restore are documented here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-concept. We want to define a custom role with a least-privilege set of permissions, so we need to know…
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Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-18T14:50:51.96+00:00
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Michael Iles
0
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commented 2025-06-25T02:54:55.2833333+00:00
Vinod Pittala
3,695
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Enabling backup on existing Windows VM fails with error BMSUserErrorContainerObjectNotFound
Hi everyone, I am facing an issue related to Azure Backup. When I attempt to enable backup on an existing Windows VM to an existing recovery services vault in the same region by using an enhanced backup policy, then the operation fails due to error…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-02T08:52:42.1933333+00:00
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F. Butnariu
25
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commented 2025-06-23T18:31:43.2233333+00:00
F. Butnariu
25
Reputation points
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Backup not working
We migrated our live application to this new tenant. Since then, the backup has failed.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-21T03:34:31.2733333+00:00
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iCOMPASS Consultant
0
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answered 2025-06-23T07:26:06.1233333+00:00
Alex Burlachenko
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Azure backup for SQL Instances on Windows Failover Clusters
Trying to configure backup for SQL Roles/instances in windows failover cluster ,however while discovering DBs ,instances are not shown
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-20T11:27:20.9666667+00:00
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Mohan, Vishnu
0
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answered 2025-06-23T05:17:24.6366667+00:00
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Naveena Patlolla
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Azure Backup: Recover Files without Permission to Modify Settings
We have an ask from a client: They want permissions configured on their Azure tenant such that only a specified break-glass account would have the capability to modify settings on their backups. (Primarily AFS and VMs). The idea being to prevent…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-17T18:41:26.95+00:00
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Branden Willis
20
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accepted 2025-06-20T19:04:57.1833333+00:00
Branden Willis
20
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Is it possible to move a Backup Vault into a VNet?
I am using a Backup Vault to back up a storage account. I want to move this Backup Vault into a VNet so that it cannot be accessed from the public internet. Is this possible? Also, is it necessary to do so? From my research online, it seems that…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-12T07:49:47.1666667+00:00
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Qin, Jiang
20
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accepted 2025-06-18T06:32:47.5666667+00:00
Qin, Jiang
20
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1 answer
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Backup Vault Deletion Issue
Encountered an error while attempting to delete a backup vault: Executed delete command on 1 selected items Succeeded: 0, Failed: 1, Canceled: 0. Cannot delete the Backup vault as there are existing backup instances or backup policies in the vault.…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
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System State Restore
Question is that we have on premises servers running and also they all have azure backup running through mars installation. If i need to do a system state recovery from one of the backups can that be done on a desktop? also will it bring all the…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-12T13:57:24.56+00:00
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Ayushi Patel
0
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commented 2025-06-16T16:51:10.9433333+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
6,180
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1 answer
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Always-on soft delete vs vault immutability
Can someone please clarify the differences between having always-on soft delete (for a recovery services vault) vs vault immutability (locked, on a recovery services vault)? Is the immutability more secure? Should I enable both? Thanks
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Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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clarifications about azure files backup choices and physical storage
I am trying to understand what the choices are for making Azure File backups using Azure Backup service, regarding what kind of Azure file backup choices are permitted, where the backup is saved in each case, the durability and the availability of the…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-13T12:19:08.36+00:00
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Kakaletris Konstantinos
20
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commented 2025-06-13T17:58:06.4033333+00:00
Stanislav Zhelyazkov
28,186
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1 answer
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Delete Azure Recovery Services vault when "Enable Always-on soft delete" is enabled.
I have a Recovery Services vault in Azure, which I want to delete. The issue I am facing is that I cannot remove this, because the "Enable Always-on soft delete" is enabled. How can I get this disabled? Or in the worst case, how can I…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-04-03T12:52:01.0133333+00:00
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Richard Janssen
20
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accepted 2025-06-12T14:58:14.0266667+00:00
Richard Janssen
20
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1 answer
Backing up SQL2016 server using on-premise Microsoft Azure Backups Server - DPM could not enumerate application component (ID: 964) (ID: 966)
I have an on-premise MABS/DPM server 2022 and I am attempting to sync my on-premise SQL servers. I am unable to add SQL databases from 2 of my servers, a 2012 and a 2016. I am able to sync 2 other sql servers in my environment without issue. I have…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-05T21:28:20.69+00:00
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Sam O'Halloran
0
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edited an answer 2025-06-10T16:50:44.9666667+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
6,180
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1 answer
Azure File Restoration
When I try to restore a file using Azure Backup restoration, the drive mounting occurs, but when I try to access the drive that contains my data, I get an "Access Denied" error.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-03T15:18:27.9833333+00:00
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Brad Binkley
0
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commented 2025-06-09T18:12:51.1233333+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
6,180
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
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1 answer
How do I get someone to contact me? I have a developer support plan.
I have an Azure developer plan. I need to contact someone via phone regarding backups.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-04T05:16:18.0733333+00:00
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Ahmed Assem
0
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commented 2025-06-09T07:57:53.5933333+00:00
Vinod Pittala
3,695
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1 answer
I am trying to restore a PostgreSQL flexible server using point-in-time restore (PITR). During the process, I am unable to proceed because every server name I enter is being rejected, even those that are clearly unique and valid (e.g., ny-flex-pg-db-20250
I am trying to restore a PostgreSQL flexible server using point-in-time restore (PITR). During the process, I am unable to proceed because every server name I enter is being rejected, even those that are clearly unique and valid (e.g.,…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,490 questions
asked 2025-06-05T08:56:58.6933333+00:00
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Collins
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edited a comment 2025-06-09T05:52:22.7733333+00:00
Naveena Patlolla
3,605
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