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Azure Backup Skill

This skill provides expert guidance for Azure Backup. Covers troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. It combines local quick-reference content with remote documentation fetching capabilities.

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Category Index

Category Lines Description
Troubleshooting L37-L71 Diagnosing and fixing Azure Backup failures and restore issues across VMs, disks, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SAP), files, blobs, AKS, and agents, including monitoring and vault errors
Best Practices L72-L82 Best practices for securing Azure Backup data and configuring reliable backups/restores for Azure VMs, Hyper-V, SQL Always On, DPM/MABS workloads, and vault-registered servers.
Decision Making L83-L94 Guidance on choosing backup/restore options, VM image support, crash-consistent backups, offline backups, reserved capacity discounts, alerts migration, and PostgreSQL v1→v2 backup migration.
Architecture & Design Patterns L95-L99 Azure Backup’s architecture for protecting SAP HANA: components, data flow, backup/restore process, scalability, security, and integration with Azure storage and recovery services.
Limits & Quotas L100-L136 Backup limits, quotas, support matrices, and behavioral constraints for Azure workloads (VMs, disks, files, databases, SAP, AKS), plus monitoring metrics and reporting limits.
Security L137-L174 Securing Azure Backup: encryption, RBAC/managed identities, soft delete, private endpoints, ransomware protection, AKS/VM/DB restore security, compliance (Azure Policy), and multi-user authorization.
Configuration L175-L266 Configuring, automating, and monitoring Azure Backup for VMs, AKS, SQL, SAP HANA, Files, Blobs, Cosmos DB, disks, and servers, including policies, diagnostics, reporting, and restore workflows.
Integrations & Coding Patterns L267-L320 Scripts and API patterns for configuring, running, and restoring Azure Backup across VMs, disks, blobs, files, SQL/PostgreSQL, AKS, plus automation via CLI/PowerShell/REST/Logic Apps.
Deployment L321-L329 Configuring and deploying Azure Blob backup via ARM/Bicep, plus MABS v3/v4 workload support matrices and guidance on stopping protection for specific workloads.

Troubleshooting

Topic URL
Diagnose and fix Azure Data Lake Storage backup errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Azure Kubernetes Service backups with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-backup-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot data recovery from Microsoft Azure Backup Server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server-troubleshoot
Resolve Azure Backup Vault management errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-vault-troubleshoot
Resolve Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup and restore issues https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Azure Database for PostgreSQL backups with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-troubleshoot
Diagnose and fix encrypted Azure VM backup errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-encrypted-vm-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Microsoft Azure Backup Server errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mabs-troubleshoot
Diagnose and fix Azure Backup agent errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mars-troubleshoot
Resolve Azure Backup monitoring and reporting issues https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitor-alert-faq
Fix Azure Backup monitoring and protection status issues https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitor-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Azure MySQL Flexible Server backups using Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-troubleshoot
Fix SAP HANA database backup errors on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sap-hana-database-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot System Center DPM with Azure Backup integration https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-scdpm-troubleshooting
Resolve System State Backup issues with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-system-state-troubleshoot
Diagnose and fix Azure Blob backup failures https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-blob-backup
Diagnose slow file and folder backups with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-slow-backup-performance-issue
Resolve Azure Backup agent and extension failures https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-vm-backup-fails-snapshot-timeout
Troubleshoot Azure VM file-level recovery issues https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vm-file-recovery-troubleshoot
Fix Azure VM backup and restore errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-troubleshoot
Resolve known issues in MABS v3 and v4 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-release-notes-v3
Troubleshoot SQL Server backups on Azure VMs using Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-sql-server-azure-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Backup vault management errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-vault-troubleshoot
Resolve common issues with Azure Blob Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-faq
Resolve common issues with Azure Disk Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-faq
Fix backup and restore failures in Azure Disk Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-troubleshoot
Restore Azure Backup for encrypted virtual machines https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-encrypted-virtual-machines
Troubleshoot SAP HANA database instance backups on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instance-troubleshoot
Troubleshoot Azure Backup archive tier recovery point errors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-archive-tier
Troubleshoot Azure Files backup and restore issues https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-azure-files
Troubleshoot SAP ASE (Sybase) database backups using Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-sap-ase-sybase-database-backup

Best Practices

Topic URL
Apply Azure Backup security best practices for data https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-data-protection-best-practices
Back up and restore Hyper-V VMs with MABS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-hyper-v-virtual-machines-mabs
Recover Azure Backup Server data from any vault-registered server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server
Prepare DPM server for Azure backups with TRIM considerations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dpm-introduction
Apply Azure VM backup best practices with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-introduction
Back up SQL Server Always On availability groups with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-sql-server-on-availability-groups
Apply Azure Backup best practices for workloads https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/guidance-best-practices

Decision Making

Topic URL
Choose Azure MARS agent restore options https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/about-restore-microsoft-azure-recovery-services
Check VM image SKUs supported by Azure Backup policies https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-policy-supported-skus
Plan and execute migration from PostgreSQL v1 to v2 backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-postgresql-flex-server-elastic-cluster-v2-migrate
Choose Azure Backup reserved capacity to reduce storage costs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reserved-pricing-optimize-cost
Decide how Azure Backup reserved capacity discounts apply https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reserved-pricing-overview
Choose and configure crash-consistent Azure VM backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview
Migrate Azure Backup classic alerts to Azure Monitor alerts https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/move-to-azure-monitor-alerts
Choose offline backup options in Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/offline-backup-overview

Architecture & Design Patterns

Topic URL
Understand Azure Backup architecture for SAP HANA https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-architecture-for-sap-hana-backup

Limits & Quotas

Topic URL
Azure Backup for AKS FAQs and constraints https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/aks-backup-faq
Check Azure Data Lake vaulted backup support limits https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix
Review Elastic SAN backup support limits and regions https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-elastic-san-backup-support-matrix
Review Azure Files backup support limits and settings https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-file-share-support-matrix
Review AKS backup support settings and limits https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-support-matrix
Azure Backup service limits, behaviors, and constraints https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-faq
Azure Cosmos DB vaulted backup support matrix https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-support-matrix
Check PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup support limits https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-support-matrix
Overview and retention limits for Azure PostgreSQL backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-overview
Azure Backup limits for PostgreSQL server backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-server-faq
Support matrix for PostgreSQL single server backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-support-matrix
Review Azure Backup Server and DPM protection limits https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dpm-azure-server-faq
Understand MARS agent backup limits and behavior https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-file-folder-backup-faq
Azure Files backup FAQs with limits and behaviors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files-faq
Support matrix for MySQL Flexible Server long-term backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-support-matrix
Check support matrix and limits for PostgreSQL v2 backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-postgresql-flex-server-elastic-cluster-v2-support-matrix
Understand Azure VM Backup limits and behaviors https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vm-backup-faq
Check Backup center workload support and limitations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-support-matrix
Instant Restore limits and behavior for Azure VM backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-instant-restore-capability
Review Azure Backup support settings and limits https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix
Support matrix and limits for Azure VM backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-iaas
MABS and DPM Azure Backup support and limits matrix https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-mabs-dpm
Check MARS agent backup support and limitations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-mars-agent
Check support matrix and limits for Azure Blob backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-support-matrix
Check Azure Disk Backup support and limitations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-support-matrix
Azure Backup limits for SQL Server on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/faq-backup-sql-server
Use Azure Backup metrics and thresholds to monitor backup health https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/metrics-overview
Review Azure Backup support limits for SAP ASE https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-ase-backup-support-matrix
Check Azure Backup support limits for SAP HANA https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-backup-support-matrix
Understand SAP HANA backup limits on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-faq-backup-azure-vm
Protect Azure file shares with soft delete https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-file-share
Azure Backup support limits for SQL Server on VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sql-support-matrix
View Azure Backup reports and workspace limits https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/view-reports

Security

Topic URL
Meet AKS backup prerequisites and trusted access requirements https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-concept
Enforce AKS backup compliance using Azure Policy https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-policy
Configure and manage Azure Backup soft delete protection https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-enhanced-soft-delete-configure-manage
Configure and manage Azure Backup private endpoints https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-private-endpoints-configure-manage
Restore Key Vault keys and secrets for encrypted Azure VMs via Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-restore-key-secret
Secure hybrid backups with Azure Backup features https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-security-feature
Back up and restore encrypted Azure VMs with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-encryption
Understand encryption behavior in Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-encryption
Configure Azure RBAC roles for Recovery Services backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rbac-rs-vault
Create Application Control supplemental policy for MABS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-server-application-control-supplemental-policy-create
Configure managed identities and RBAC for Backup vault https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-managed-identity-backup-vault
Configure managed identities and RBAC for Recovery Services vault https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-managed-identity-recovery-services-vault
Enable multi-user authorization for Azure Backup vaults https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-multi-user-authorization-quickstart
Encrypt Azure Backup data with customer-managed keys https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/encryption-at-rest-with-cmk
Use CMKs to encrypt Backup vault data https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/encryption-at-rest-with-cmk-for-backup-vault
Configure multi-user authorization with Resource Guard https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization
Configure Resource Guard and MUA on Azure Backup vaults https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization-tutorial
Secure MABS backups with Azure Backup private endpoints https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoint-configure-vault-backup-server
Create and use private endpoints for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints
Secure Azure Backup with private endpoints https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints-overview
Secure Azure Backup against ransomware and threats https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/protect-backups-from-ransomware-faq
Re-register MABS vault access after removing private endpoints https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/register-public-access-vault-backup-server
Restore Azure PostgreSQL backups with cross-subscription access https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-database-postgresql
Configure permissions to restore Azure Managed Disks https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks
Store MARS backup passphrases securely in Key Vault https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/save-backup-passphrase-securely-in-azure-key-vault
Harden Azure Backup with security configurations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/secure-backup
Configure soft delete secure-by-default for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/secure-by-default
Use Azure Policy compliance controls for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/security-controls-policy
Understand Azure Backup security capabilities https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/security-overview
Use Azure Backup soft delete for secure recovery https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-backup-faq
Protect SQL and SAP HANA VM backups with soft delete https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-sql-saphana-in-azure-vm
Use soft delete to protect Azure VM backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-virtual-machines
Configure threat detection and health monitoring for VM backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/threat-detection-configure-monitor-tutorial
Enable TLS 1.2 encryption for Azure Backup traffic https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/transport-layer-security

Configuration

Topic URL
Configure Azure Backup for Active Directory domain controllers https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/active-directory-backup-restore
Automate Azure Backup operations with scripts and APIs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/automation-backup
Configure vaulted backup for Azure Data Lake Storage https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup
Configure AKS backups with Azure Backup via CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-using-cli
Configure AKS backup extension and trusted access https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-manage-backups
Restore AKS clusters using Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-restore
Configure Azure Backup vault diagnostics via Azure Policy https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-policy-configure-diagnostics
Configure SQL Server instance snapshot backups on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-sql-server-instance-snapshot
Auto-enable VM backups using Azure Policy https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-auto-enable-backup
Configure DPM to back up Exchange databases https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-exchange-server
Configure MARS offline seeding with Azure Import/Export https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-import-export
Configure DPM and MABS offline seeding with Import/Export https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-server-import-export
Configure Azure Backup DPM policies for SQL Server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-sql
Configure Cosmos DB vaulted backups in portal https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db
Manage Cosmos DB vaulted backups in Azure portal https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-manage
Restore Cosmos DB accounts from vaulted backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-restore
Restore Azure Cosmos DB from vaulted backup via CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-restore-cli
Restore Azure Cosmos DB from vaulted backup via PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-restore-powershell
Configure vaulted Azure Cosmos DB backup via CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-using-cli
Configure vaulted Azure Cosmos DB backup via PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-using-powershell
Create PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup policies via REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api-create-update-policy
Create blob backup policies via Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-create-update-blob-policy
Define disk backup policies via Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-create-update-disk-policy
Remove dependencies and delete Azure Recovery Services vaults https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-delete-vault
Configure diagnostic events for Azure Backup vaults https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-diagnostic-events
Use legacy Azure Backup diagnostics data model in Log Analytics https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-diagnostics-mode-data-model
Configure Azure Backup Server for Exchange https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-exchange-mabs
Configure Azure Files backups in Recovery Services vault https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files
Audit and enforce Azure Files backup using Azure Policy https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files-policy-automation
Configure application-consistent backups for Azure Linux VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-linux-app-consistent
Use enhanced prescript framework for database-consistent Linux VM backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-linux-database-consistent-enhanced-pre-post
Manage and monitor MARS agent backup configurations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-mars
Manage and monitor Azure VM backups using Recovery Services vault https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-vms
Monitor and manage Recovery Services vaults via Overview dashboard https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-windows-server
Configure Azure Monitor alerts for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-alerts
Configure built-in monitoring for Azure Backup workloads https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-built-in-monitor
Configure Azure Monitor Logs and custom alerts for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-use-azuremonitor
Use resource-specific diagnostic data model for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reports-data-model
Configure Azure Backup for SQL Server on VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-database
Configure agentless multidisk crash-consistent backups for Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent
Configure Enhanced backup policy for Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy
Back up Azure VMs using Azure Extended Zones https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-extended-zones
Back up Azure VMs from VM settings using Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-first-look-arm
Back up Azure blobs in a storage account using PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-ps
Perform backup and restore actions via Backup Center https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-actions
Govern Azure backup compliance using Backup Center https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-govern-environment
Monitor and operate backups at scale using Backup Center https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-monitor-operate
Analyze Azure Backup trends and insights with Backup Center https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-obtain-insights
Create and configure Azure Recovery Services vaults with CRR https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-create-recovery-services-vault
Enable Azure VM backup during VM creation https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-during-vm-creation
Configure Modern Backup Storage for Azure Backup Server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-add-storage
Configure silent installation for Azure Backup Server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-unattended-install
Configure Azure Managed Disk backups in the portal https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks
Audit and enforce Managed Disks backup with Azure Policy https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-policy
Query Azure Backup logs using system functions https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-reports-system-functions
Use ARM and Bicep templates for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rm-template-samples
Configure monitoring for Microsoft Azure Backup Server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-server-monitor
Configure and manage operational and vaulted Blob backups https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-configure-manage
Configure Azure Backup for Confidential VMs with DES keys https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-backup
Restore Azure Confidential VMs with PMK or CMK https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-restore
Configure Azure Backup reporting with Log Analytics and workbooks https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/configure-reports
Create and delete Azure Backup vaults for newer workloads https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/create-manage-backup-vault
Manage and monitor Azure Files backups in Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-afs-backup
Manage backup lifecycle for Azure Managed Disks https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-managed-disks
Manage Azure Backup vault settings and operations https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-backup-vault
Manage and monitor Azure Backup for SQL on VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-monitor-sql-database-backup
Configure telemetry and diagnostics for Azure Backup Server https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-telemetry
Modify Azure VM backup policies using CLI JSON https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/modify-vm-policy-cli
Monitor Azure Backup estate using Backup Explorer workbook https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-azure-backup-with-backup-explorer
Configure Azure Monitor collection for Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-backup
Reference Azure Backup monitoring metrics and logs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-backup-reference
Set up Azure Data Box offline backup for DPM and MABS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/offline-backup-azure-data-box-dpm-mabs
Offline backup workflow for legacy DPM and MABS versions https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/offline-backup-server-previous-versions
Configure pre-backup and post-backup scripts in MABS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/pre-backup-post-backup-scripts
Configure vaulted Blob backup using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/quick-blob-vaulted-backup-cli
Configure vaulted Blob backup using Azure PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/quick-blob-vaulted-backup-powershell
Restore Azure VM SQL Server databases with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-sql-database-azure-vm
Configure instance-level SAP HANA backups on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instances-backup
Restore SAP HANA database instances from Azure Backup snapshots https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instances-restore
Manage and configure Azure Backup for SAP HANA VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-manage
Configure backup for SAP HANA System Replication on Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-with-hana-system-replication-backup
Use selective disk backup and restore for Azure VMs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/selective-disk-backup-restore
Recover Windows Server files from Azure using MARS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-restore-files-windows-server
Configure MARS agent backups for Windows Server to Azure https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-windows-server-to-azure
Configure AKS item-level backups with hooks https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-configure-backup-aks
Configure SAP HANA instance snapshot backups with Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-configure-sap-hana-database-instance-snapshot-backup
Enable AKS Vault Tier protection and cross-region restore https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-restore-aks-backups-across-regions
Upgrade configuration for the MARS backup agent https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/upgrade-mars-agent

Integrations & Coding Patterns

Topic URL
Restore AKS with Azure Backup via PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-restore-using-powershell
Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-database-postgresql-flex-backup-cli
Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-database-postgresql-flex-backup-powershell
Configure and run VM backups via REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-backupazurevms
Create Azure Backup policies using REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-createorupdatepolicy
Create Recovery Services vaults using Backup REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-createorupdatevault
Track Azure Backup jobs using REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-managejobs
Restore Azure VMs and disks using REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-restoreazurevms
Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-restore-cli
Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-restore-powershell
Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api
Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api-restore
Configure blob backups using Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-backup-blobs
Manage Azure Disk backups using Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-backup-disks
Create Backup vault and blob policies via REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-create-update-backup-vault
Restore blobs using Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-restore-blobs
Restore Azure Disks using Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-restore-disks
Configure Azure Files backup via Azure Backup REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-file-share-rest-api
Integrate Defender ransomware alerts with Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-integrate-microsoft-defender-using-logic-apps
Automate Azure VM SQL backup with PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-automation
Back up SQL Server in Azure VMs using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-backup-cli
Manage Azure Backup for SQL Server VMs using CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-manage-cli
Restore SQL Server databases on Azure VMs via CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-restore-cli
Back up SQL Server databases in Azure VMs via REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-vm-rest-api
Back up Azure Blobs using Azure CLI commands https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-cli
Back up Azure Managed Disks using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-cli
Back up Azure Managed Disks using PowerShell APIs https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-ps
Automate and email Azure Backup reports using Logic Apps https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-reports-email
Manage Azure Backup resources with Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/create-manage-azure-services-using-azure-command-line-interface
Manage Azure Files backups with Azure Backup REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-file-share-rest-api
Manage Azure Backup for SQL Server VMs via REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-sql-vm-rest-api
Use Azure Backup PowerShell script samples https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/powershell-backup-samples
Query Azure Backup state using Azure Resource Graph https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/query-backups-using-azure-resource-graph
Restore Azure Files using Azure Backup REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-file-share-rest-api
Restore SQL Server databases in Azure VMs using REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-sql-vm-rest-api
Restore Azure Blobs to a point in time using CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-blobs-storage-account-cli
Restore Azure Blobs using PowerShell and Azure Backup https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-blobs-storage-account-ps
Restore Azure Managed Disks using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks-cli
Restore Azure Managed Disks using PowerShell commands https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks-ps
Restore Azure PostgreSQL databases using Azure CLI https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-cli
Restore Azure PostgreSQL databases using PowerShell https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-ps
Restore PostgreSQL databases using Data Protection REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-use-rest-api
Use PowerShell to find the Recovery Services vault for a storage account https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/backup-powershell-script-find-recovery-services-vault
Disable Azure Files soft delete via ARM API script https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/disable-soft-delete-for-file-shares
Scripted installation of the latest MARS agent on Windows servers https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/install-latest-microsoft-azure-recovery-services-agent
Automate Azure Backup configuration for on-premises Windows servers https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/microsoft-azure-recovery-services-powershell-all
Register on-premises Windows machines with a Recovery Services vault via script https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/register-microsoft-azure-recovery-services-agent
Script to create or modify MARS file and folder backup policies https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/set-file-folder-backup-policy
Script to create or modify system state backup policies with MARS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/set-system-state-backup-policy
Update Recovery Services vault settings via REST API https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/use-restapi-update-vault-properties

Deployment

Topic URL
Deploy Blob backup configuration via ARM template https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-arm-template
Deploy Blob backup configuration using Bicep https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-bicep
Use MABS v4 protection support matrix https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-protection-matrix
Stop protection for workloads in MABS https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-server-stop-protection
Use MABS v3 RTM protection matrix for supported workloads https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/microsoft-azure-backup-server-protection-v3
Use MABS v3 UR1 protection matrix for supported workloads https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/microsoft-azure-backup-server-protection-v3-ur1