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How to enable Windows Backup for my organization?

How do I enable Windows backup? I tried to run windows backup on insider preview, but it says it is not enabled for my organization. I can't located it in Azure.

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-09-01T17:19:35.7166667+00:00
Jessica Mulein 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-10T08:50:55.7866667+00:00
Jake Long 0 Reputation points
0 answers

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.

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,264 questions
Azure Storage Accounts
Azure Storage Accounts
Globally unique resources that provide access to data management services and serve as the parent namespace for the services.
3,170 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-10-07T07:26:57.22+00:00
PhelokaziJ_Admin 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-08T20:20:50.4666667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 45,276 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers

Windows Server Backup failed install 0x800F081F

Hi, I have a domain-joined Windows Server 2019 Standard. Suddenly, the Windows Server Backup feature has disappeared from the Server Manager. While attempting to add the feature back using Server Manager, I encountered the following errors. Do you need…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,753 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,094 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,526 questions
asked 2024-08-18T15:33:46.6566667+00:00
EDP Team 51 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-10-05T11:45:22.22+00:00
EDP Team 51 Reputation points
2 answers

Running Windows Server Backup, Disk X has the same disk identifiers as one or more disks connected to the system.

We have been having an occasional problem on Windows Server 2019 VM running under Hyper-V 2019, during backups. From what I have been able to determine, the backup, running from Hyper-V, triggers the VM to create Shadow Copies of the disks to be backed…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,094 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,714 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-02-10T00:24:47.4666667+00:00
Rick Hogan 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-04T19:09:14.6966667+00:00
Rick Hogan 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Automate Azure Backups for VM across multiple subscriptions

Hi Team, I am working for big health care organization. We have Azure landing zone deployed which has around 20 subscriptions. We are trying to automate the Backups for all the VM types deployed New VM from market place, Migrated and Custom Images…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,264 questions
Azure Policy
Azure Policy
An Azure service that is used to implement corporate governance and standards at scale for Azure resources.
892 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2023-11-08T06:13:18.15+00:00
sri 45 Reputation points
accepted 2024-10-04T12:13:03.74+00:00
sri 45 Reputation points
5 answers

Backup Console Missing

Hi, Is there a bug in Windows Server 2019 that hides Windows Server Backup Console even though it is installed? Thanks.

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-01-15T19:28:46.5233333+00:00
create share 661 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-04T02:25:15.8333333+00:00
Rudiyanto 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

What happened to Backup Center

I went to open Backup Center in Azure and I couldn't find the shortcut which shows the most recent Azure Services you have used. So I searched it and it didn't come up. I was using it last week. So, can what happened. Did they change the name or…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-09-16T20:07:21.2233333+00:00
_Jeff Doty 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-10-01T15:22:33.8466667+00:00
Terry E. Trapp 0 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

wbadmin: The server threw an exception

I migrated (all) my server disks to a new system, including an external USB-connected HDD used for backups. That went (mostly) well, but I have a problem with Windows Server Backup. When I start the wbadmin console, under Local Backup I get the…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2020-11-01T16:07:06.813+00:00
Marcus Büttemeyer 391 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-09-22T01:48:57.3366667+00:00
Vaneheart 0 Reputation points
1 answer

What type of Encryption Algorithm does Microsoft DPM 2022 use for tapes?

Can you kindly advise what type of Encryption Algorithm Microsoft DPM 2022 uses please for the tape backups.

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,404 questions
Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center
A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.
992 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,094 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Microsoft Configuration Manager
asked 2024-08-15T07:59:15.3566667+00:00
Vincent Walker 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-09-11T09:15:40.8866667+00:00
Simon Ren-MSFT 34,321 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Restoring data from Windows Server 16 Essentials Backup on a Windows 11 Client does not work

I have recently integrated a Windows 11 Client in my Domain which is managed by a server running Windows Server 16 Essentials. The Backup works, but the Dashboard would not recognize whether the Client is online or offline. Restoring data from the…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,661 questions
asked 2024-09-10T20:17:27.92+00:00
Marc Bruno Wehrli 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-11T07:45:57.3266667+00:00
Marc Bruno Wehrli 20 Reputation points
1 answer

A fatal error occurred during a windows server backup snap-in (Wbadmin.msc) operational. Error details : The windows server backup service has stopped.. Close Wbadmin.msc and then restart it.

Question: I am encountering an issue when trying to open the Windows server backup tool. Here are error details from Event Viewer: Event viewer details on wbengine service/ backup application Faulting application name: wbengine.exe, version:…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,753 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,714 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-09-09T09:05:00.63+00:00
VIKILE 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-09T14:17:45.12+00:00
Zunhui Han 2,240 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure Backup Failing

Hi folks, One of our Azure servers are failing backup because of some VSS Writer issue, currently we are working to fix that. However, I observed that though backup is failing for Azure VM I get a successful backup log for 'Files and folders'. Could…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,264 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-08-14T08:00:39.98+00:00
Apurva Pathak 570 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-05T15:41:46.6733333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 45,276 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Aure Backup Snapshot Consistency Details

Hi folks, May I please request you all to help me understand the different Azure Backup consistency types in detail. Any help is highly appreciated! Cheers! Apurva

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,264 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-08-14T09:11:58.4+00:00
Apurva Pathak 570 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-08-27T12:02:52.12+00:00
Apurva Pathak 570 Reputation points
2 answers

How to setup a Hyper-V virtual server to be used for disaster recovery from a backup.

Looking to create a Hyper-V server that can be restored from a back-up in the event of a disaster and can be rerouted until problem is resolved.

Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,714 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-08-12T23:43:27.3633333+00:00
Michael Meanor 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-08-13T12:14:10.5733333+00:00
Alex Bykovskyi 2,011 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Is there a way to recover my old authenticator accounts if backup wasn't activated?

I have my games registered on my Microsoft authenticator but recently I ran out of storage on my phone and wanted to delete the storage with a factory reset, I did save all my apps and files on my SD but since the cloud back up wasn't up I can't see the…

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
6,883 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-08-11T19:23:16.7466667+00:00
Joan Rodriguez 25 Reputation points
accepted 2024-08-12T14:16:37.85+00:00
Joan Rodriguez 25 Reputation points
4 answers

Why is One Drive deleting files on my local computer and how can they be recovered?

I recently replaced my hard drive and was trying to use One Drive as a back up ONLY, but I have noticed numerous files being deleted by ONE DRIVE and I can't find or access them - what gives???

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-01-27T16:02:40.1+00:00
Patrick O'Harris 15 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-29T06:22:45.38+00:00
GSS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

how to find restore point creation in system protection tab in win serverv2016

I Cant able to find system protection tab in windows server 2016 OS just need to create a restore point

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
5,404 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,508 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,094 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,838 questions
asked 2024-06-20T09:08:36.7766667+00:00
allen jerhald 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-07-22T03:26:05.1166667+00:00
Jing Zhou 7,095 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers

Windows Backup failed to get an exclusive lock on the EFI system partition (ESP) - Symantec Endpoint Protection

Hello everyone. I have 30 odd Windows 10 & Windows 2019/2022 Servers that get this error randomly when performing a Bare Metal backup using Windows Backup to internal and external hard drives. Error: Windows Backup failed to get an exclusive…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
13,094 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
9,661 questions
asked 2022-06-17T02:27:41.73+00:00
Jesse Flintoff 221 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-21T22:07:42.8266667+00:00
Jesse Flintoff 221 Reputation points
3 answers

Customize azure backup report on MABS server

Hi Team, We are looking for customized backup reports on MABS server. We have setup backup server (MABS) on onprem and backup is happening on Disk and Azure RSV vault successfully. but thing is that on azure backup sever we can see only 4…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,264 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2022-12-07T06:19:58.723+00:00
Jayesh Sawant 81 Reputation points
commented 2024-07-11T11:20:44.2333333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 45,276 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Microsoft azure backup server error

Hello, I want install Microsoft Azure Backup Server V4 on server Windows Server 2022, deployed on cluster Azure stack HCI 23H2. When I was in the final step to "installation" I recived this error in the log file DpmSetup.log [09/07/2024…

Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI
A hyperconverged infrastructure operating system delivered as an Azure service that provides security, performance, and feature updates.
344 questions
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,264 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
475 questions
asked 2024-07-09T12:56:17.8633333+00:00
Giovanni Luca Matera 41 Reputation points
answered 2024-07-11T08:17:38.0233333+00:00
Giovanni Luca Matera 41 Reputation points