discovered SQL Server databases on an Azure VM but have not enabled the backup incur costs ?

Question

If you have discovered all SQL Server databases on an Azure VM using Azure Backup but have not enabled the backup, you generally won't incur costs for the actual backup storage and operations. Costs typically begin once you enable backup and start protecting your data.

Answer 1

Hello @Yasar Shaikh Thank you for posting your question on the Microsoft Q&A platform. Happy to answer any questions you may have!

Yes, that's correct. If you have discovered all SQL Server databases on an Azure VM using Azure Backup but have not enabled the backup, you generally won't incur costs for the actual backup storage and operations. Costs typically begin once you enable backup and start protecting your data.

Azure Backup provides a cost-effective and secure backup solution for your SQL Server databases running on Azure VMs. You can use Azure Backup to protect your SQL Server databases by creating a backup policy that specifies the backup frequency, retention period, and backup storage location.

Once you enable backup for your SQL Server databases, you will be charged for the backup storage and operations. The cost of backup storage depends on the amount of data you are backing up and the retention period you have specified. The cost of backup operations depends on the number of backup and restore operations you perform.

You can estimate the cost of using Azure Backup for your SQL Server databases by using the Azure Backup pricing calculator. This tool allows you to estimate the monthly cost of backup storage and operations based on your backup policy settings.

Hope this information helps. Let us know if you have any further questions.

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