Exporting disks to USB drives?

Question

Is there a service like Azure box where Microsoft will export all site recovery disks and put them on a drive for overnight shipping? I am looking for a way to get the disks without having to export/download them individually. Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, Microsoft offers an Azure Data Box service that allows you to transfer large amounts of data to and from Azure using physical storage devices, such as hard drives or Azure Data Box devices. This service can be particularly useful when you need to move large volumes of data, such as site recovery disks, to or from Azure.

To use the Azure Data Box service, you can order a Data Box device from the Azure portal and then ship it to your location. Once you receive the device, you can transfer your data onto it and then ship it back to Microsoft for upload to your Azure storage account. Alternatively, you can use the Data Box Disk service to create a virtual disk and ship it to Microsoft for uploading to your Azure storage account.

The Data Box service offers multiple options for transferring data, including Data Box Edge, Data Box Gateway, and Data Box Heavy. The specific option you choose will depend on your requirements, such as the volume of data you need to transfer and the speed at which you need to transfer it.

To get started with the Azure Data Box service, you can navigate to the "Data Box" tab in the Azure portal and follow the instructions to order a device or create a virtual disk.