1---2name: azure-backup3description: Expert knowledge for Azure Backup development including troubleshooting, best practices, decision making, architecture & design patterns, limits & quotas, security, configuration, integrations & coding patterns, and deployment. Use when protecting Azure VMs, SQL/SAP HANA, AKS, Files/Blobs, or automating backup via CLI/PowerShell/REST, and other Azure Backup related development tasks. Not for Azure Site Recovery (use azure-site-recovery), Azure Virtual Machines (use azure-virtual-machines), Azure Blob Storage (use azure-blob-storage), Azure Files (use azure-files).4---5# Azure Backup Skill67This 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.89## How to Use This Skill1011> **IMPORTANT for Agent**: Use the **Category Index** below to locate relevant sections. For categories with line ranges (e.g., `L35-L120`), use `read_file` with the specified lines. For categories with file links (e.g., `[security.md](security.md)`), use `read_file` on the linked reference file1213This skill requires **network access** to fetch documentation content:14- **Preferred**: Use `mcp_microsoftdocs:microsoft_docs_fetch`. Returns Markdown.15- **Fallback**: Use `WebFetch`. Returns Markdown.1617## Category Index1819| Category | Lines | Description |20|----------|-------|-------------|21| Troubleshooting | L33-L66 | Diagnosing and fixing Azure Backup errors across VMs, disks, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SAP), files, blobs, AKS, MARS/MABS/DPM, vault management, monitoring, and restore issues. |22| Best Practices | L67-L78 | Best practices for backing up and restoring Hyper-V VMs, SQL Server (including Always On), Exchange, and Azure VMs using DPM/MABS and Azure Backup, with TRIM and safety considerations. |23| Decision Making | L79-L86 | Guidance on planning Azure Backup costs, checking supported VM SKUs, choosing reserved capacity for savings, and migrating classic backup alerts to Azure Monitor. |24| Architecture & Design Patterns | L87-L91 | Azure Backup’s architecture for protecting SAP HANA: components, data flow, backup/restore process, scalability, security, and integration with Azure storage and recovery services. |25| Limits & Quotas | L92-L128 | Backup limits, region support, retention, and support matrices for Azure workloads (VMs, disks, databases, files, blobs, AKS, MARS/MABS/DPM), plus metrics, quotas, and behavior constraints. |26| Security | L129-L170 | Securing Azure Backup with encryption, RBAC, managed identities, private endpoints, soft delete, immutability, MUA/Resource Guard, and policies for ransomware protection and compliant restores. |27| Configuration | L171-L249 | Configuring, automating, and monitoring Azure Backup for VMs, AKS, SQL, SAP HANA, Files, Blobs, Disks, AD, PostgreSQL, and MARS/DPM/MABS, including policies, diagnostics, and reporting. |28| Integrations & Coding Patterns | L250-L306 | Automating Azure Backup via CLI, PowerShell, REST, and scripts for VMs, SQL, PostgreSQL, Files, Blobs, Disks, MARS/on-prem, plus policies, vaults, jobs, restores, and security/reporting integrations. |29| Deployment | L307-L315 | Deploying and managing Microsoft Azure Backup Server (MABS): backup of Azure VMs, supported workload matrices (v3/v4), silent install automation, and stopping protection for workloads. |3031### Troubleshooting32| Topic | URL |33|-------|-----|34| Diagnose and fix Azure Data Lake Storage backup errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-troubleshoot |35| Troubleshoot Azure Kubernetes Service backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-backup-troubleshoot |36| Troubleshoot data recovery from Microsoft Azure Backup Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server-troubleshoot |37| Resolve Azure Backup Vault management errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-vault-troubleshoot |38| Resolve Azure PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup and restore issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-troubleshoot |39| Troubleshoot Azure Database for PostgreSQL backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-troubleshoot |40| Diagnose and fix encrypted Azure VM backup errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-encrypted-vm-troubleshoot |41| Troubleshoot Azure Backup Server installation and workload protection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mabs-troubleshoot |42| Resolve Azure Backup (MARS) agent installation and backup issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mars-troubleshoot |43| Resolve Azure Backup monitoring and reporting issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitor-alert-faq |44| Fix Azure Backup monitoring and protection status issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitor-troubleshoot |45| Troubleshoot Azure MySQL Flexible Server backups using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-troubleshoot |46| Fix SAP HANA database backup errors on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sap-hana-database-troubleshoot |47| Troubleshoot System Center DPM with Azure Backup integration | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-scdpm-troubleshooting |48| Resolve System State Backup issues with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-system-state-troubleshoot |49| Troubleshoot Azure Blob backup and restore failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-blob-backup |50| Diagnose slow file and folder backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-slow-backup-performance-issue |51| Resolve Azure Backup agent and extension failures | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-troubleshoot-vm-backup-fails-snapshot-timeout |52| Troubleshoot Azure VM file-level recovery issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vm-file-recovery-troubleshoot |53| Fix Azure VM backup and restore errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-troubleshoot |54| Troubleshoot Microsoft Azure Backup Server v3 issues | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-release-notes-v3 |55| Troubleshoot SQL Server backups on Azure VMs using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-sql-server-azure-troubleshoot |56| Troubleshoot Backup vault management errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-vault-troubleshoot |57| Resolve common issues with Azure Blob Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-faq |58| Resolve common issues with Azure Disk Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-faq |59| Fix backup and restore failures in Azure Disk Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-troubleshoot |60| Troubleshoot SAP HANA database instance backups on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-instance-troubleshoot |61| Troubleshoot Azure Backup archive tier recovery point errors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-archive-tier |62| Troubleshoot Azure Files backup and restore with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-azure-files |63| Troubleshoot SAP ASE (Sybase) database backups using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/troubleshoot-sap-ase-sybase-database-backup |6465### Best Practices66| Topic | URL |67|-------|-----|68| Back up and restore Hyper-V VMs with MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-hyper-v-virtual-machines-mabs |69| Recover Azure Backup Server data from any vault-registered server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server |70| Configure DPM to back up Exchange to Azure safely | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-exchange-server |71| Back up SQL Server to Azure via DPM with TRIM handling | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-sql |72| Prepare DPM server for Azure backups with TRIM considerations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dpm-introduction |73| Apply Azure VM backup best practices with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-introduction |74| 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 |75| Apply Azure Backup best practices for workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/guidance-best-practices |7677### Decision Making78| Topic | URL |79|-------|-----|80| Estimate and plan Azure Backup costs for different workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-pricing |81| Check VM image SKUs supported by Azure Backup policies | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-policy-supported-skus |82| Choose Azure Backup reserved capacity to reduce storage costs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reserved-pricing-optimize-cost |83| Migrate Azure Backup classic alerts to Azure Monitor alerts | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/move-to-azure-monitor-alerts |8485### Architecture & Design Patterns86| Topic | URL |87|-------|-----|88| Understand Azure Backup architecture for SAP HANA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-architecture-for-sap-hana-backup |8990### Limits & Quotas91| Topic | URL |92|-------|-----|93| Azure Backup for AKS FAQs and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/aks-backup-faq |94| Understand Azure Data Lake Storage backup support matrix | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix |95| Elastic SAN backup regional support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-elastic-san-backup-support-matrix |96| Review Azure Files backup support limits and settings | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-file-share-support-matrix |97| Check AKS backup region support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-support-matrix |98| Azure Backup service limits, behaviors, and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-faq |99| Review Azure Cosmos DB backup support limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-cosmos-db-support-matrix |100| PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup capabilities and retention | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-overview |101| Support matrix for PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-support-matrix |102| Overview and retention limits for Azure PostgreSQL backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-overview |103| Azure Backup limits for PostgreSQL server backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-server-faq |104| Support matrix for PostgreSQL single server backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-support-matrix |105| Review Azure Backup Server and DPM protection limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dpm-azure-server-faq |106| Understand MARS agent backup limits and behavior | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-file-folder-backup-faq |107| Azure Files backup FAQs with limits and constraints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files-faq |108| Support matrix for MySQL Flexible Server long-term backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-support-matrix |109| Understand Azure VM Backup limits and behaviors | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vm-backup-faq |110| Check Backup center workload support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-support-matrix |111| Instant Restore limits and behavior for Azure VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-instant-restore-capability |112| Review Azure Backup support settings and limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix |113| Support matrix and limits for Azure VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-iaas |114| MABS and DPM Azure Backup support and limits matrix | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-mabs-dpm |115| Check MARS agent backup support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-mars-agent |116| Review Azure Blob backup support matrix and limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-support-matrix |117| Check Azure Disk Backup support and limitations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-support-matrix |118| Azure Backup limits for SQL Server on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/faq-backup-sql-server |119| Use Azure Backup metrics and thresholds to monitor backup health | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/metrics-overview |120| Review SAP ASE backup support limits on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-ase-backup-support-matrix |121| Review Azure Backup support limits for SAP HANA | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-backup-support-matrix |122| Azure Backup limits for SAP HANA on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-faq-backup-azure-vm |123| Protect Azure file shares with soft delete | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-file-share |124| Azure Backup support limits for SQL Server on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sql-support-matrix |125| View Azure Backup reports and workspace limits | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/view-reports |126127### Security128| Topic | URL |129|-------|-----|130| Enforce AKS backup compliance using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-policy |131| Configure and manage Azure Backup soft delete protection | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-enhanced-soft-delete-configure-manage |132| Use immutable vaults to protect Azure Backup data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-immutable-vault-concept |133| Manage immutable vault settings for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-immutable-vault-how-to-manage |134| Use private endpoints (v2) to secure Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-private-endpoints-concept |135| Configure and manage Azure Backup private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-private-endpoints-configure-manage |136| 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 |137| Use Azure Backup security features for hybrid workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-security-feature |138| Back up and restore encrypted Azure VMs with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-encryption |139| Understand encryption behavior in Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-encryption |140| Configure Azure RBAC roles for Recovery Services backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rbac-rs-vault |141| Back up Confidential VMs with PMK or CMK using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-backup |142| Restore Confidential VMs with PMK or CMK using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-restore |143| Configure managed identities and RBAC for Backup vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-managed-identity-backup-vault |144| Configure managed identities and RBAC for Recovery Services vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-managed-identity-recovery-services-vault |145| Enable multi-user authorization for Azure Backup vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/enable-multi-user-authorization-quickstart |146| Encrypt Azure Backup data with customer-managed keys | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/encryption-at-rest-with-cmk |147| Use CMKs to encrypt Backup vault data | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/encryption-at-rest-with-cmk-for-backup-vault |148| Configure multi-user authorization with Resource Guard | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization |149| Configure Resource Guard and MUA on Azure Backup vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization-tutorial |150| Use built-in Azure Policy definitions to govern Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/policy-reference |151| Secure MABS backups with Azure Backup private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoint-configure-vault-backup-server |152| Create and use private endpoints for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints |153| Understand private endpoints (v1) for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints-overview |154| Secure Azure Backup against ransomware and threats | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/protect-backups-from-ransomware-faq |155| Re-register MABS vault access after removing private endpoints | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/register-public-access-vault-backup-server |156| Restore Azure PostgreSQL backups with cross-subscription access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-database-postgresql |157| Restore Azure VMs encrypted with Azure Disk Encryption | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-encrypted-virtual-machines |158| Configure permissions to restore Azure Managed Disks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks |159| Store MARS backup passphrases securely in Key Vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/save-backup-passphrase-securely-in-azure-key-vault |160| Configure secure-by-default soft delete in Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/secure-by-default |161| Use Azure Policy compliance controls for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/security-controls-policy |162| Understand Azure Backup security capabilities | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/security-overview |163| Use Azure Backup soft delete for secure recovery | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-backup-faq |164| 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 |165| Use soft delete to protect Azure VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-virtual-machines |166| Configure threat detection and health monitoring for VM backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/threat-detection-configure-monitor-tutorial |167| Enable TLS 1.2 encryption for Azure Backup traffic | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/transport-layer-security |168169### Configuration170| Topic | URL |171|-------|-----|172| Configure Azure Backup for Active Directory domain controllers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/active-directory-backup-restore |173| Automate Azure Backup operations with scripts and APIs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/automation-backup |174| Manage backup protection for Azure Data Lake Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-manage |175| Configure vaulted backups for Azure Data Lake Storage | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup |176| Configure and run AKS backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup |177| Meet prerequisites and configure access for AKS backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-concept |178| Configure AKS backups with Azure Backup via CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-using-cli |179| Configure AKS backup extension and trusted access | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-manage-backups |180| Restore AKS clusters and volumes using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-restore |181| Configure Azure Backup vault diagnostics via Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-policy-configure-diagnostics |182| Configure SQL Server instance snapshot backups on Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-sql-server-instance-snapshot |183| Restore SQL instance or database from snapshot backups | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-sql-server-instance-snapshot-restore |184| Auto-enable VM backups using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-auto-enable-backup |185| Configure MARS offline seeding with Azure Import/Export | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-import-export |186| Configure DPM and MABS offline seeding with Import/Export | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-server-import-export |187| Define PostgreSQL backup policies via Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-data-protection-use-rest-api-create-update-postgresql-policy |188| 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 |189| 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 |190| 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 |191| Remove dependencies and delete Azure Recovery Services vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-delete-vault |192| Configure diagnostic events for Azure Backup vaults | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-diagnostic-events |193| Use legacy Azure Backup diagnostics data model in Log Analytics | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-diagnostics-mode-data-model |194| Configure Azure Files backups in Recovery Services vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files |195| Audit and enforce Azure Files backup using Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-files-policy-automation |196| Configure application-consistent backups for Azure Linux VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-linux-app-consistent |197| 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 |198| Manage and monitor MARS agent backup configurations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-mars |199| Manage and monitor Azure VM backups using Recovery Services vault | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-vms |200| Monitor and manage Recovery Services vaults via Overview dashboard | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-manage-windows-server |201| Configure Azure Monitor alerts for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-alerts |202| Configure built-in monitoring for Azure Backup workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-built-in-monitor |203| Configure Azure Monitor Logs and custom alerts for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-monitoring-use-azuremonitor |204| Use resource-specific diagnostic data model for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-reports-data-model |205| Configure Azure Backup for SQL Server on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-database |206| 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 |207| Configure agentless crash-consistent backups for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview |208| Configure Enhanced backup policy for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy |209| Back up Azure VMs using Azure Extended Zones | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-extended-zones |210| Back up Azure VMs from VM settings using Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-first-look-arm |211| Perform backup and restore actions via Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-actions |212| Govern Azure backup compliance using Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-govern-environment |213| Monitor and operate backups at scale using Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-monitor-operate |214| Analyze Azure Backup trends and insights with Backup Center | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-center-obtain-insights |215| Create and configure Azure Recovery Services vaults with CRR | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-create-recovery-services-vault |216| Enable Azure VM backup during VM creation | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-during-vm-creation |217| Configure Modern Backup Storage for Azure Backup Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-add-storage |218| Configure Azure Managed Disk backups in the portal | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks |219| Audit and enforce Managed Disks backup with Azure Policy | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-policy |220| Query Azure Backup logs using system functions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-reports-system-functions |221| Use ARM and Bicep templates for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rm-template-samples |222| Configure operational and vaulted backups for Azure Blobs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-configure-manage |223| Configure Azure Backup reporting with Log Analytics and workbooks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/configure-reports |224| Create and delete Azure Backup vaults for newer workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/create-manage-backup-vault |225| Install and configure the MARS backup agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/install-mars-agent |226| Manage and monitor Azure Files backups in Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-afs-backup |227| Manage backup lifecycle for Azure Managed Disks | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-managed-disks |228| Manage Azure Backup vault settings and operations | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-backup-vault |229| Manage and monitor Azure Backup for SQL on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-monitor-sql-database-backup |230| Configure telemetry and diagnostics for Azure Backup Server | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-telemetry |231| Modify Azure VM backup policies using CLI and JSON | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/modify-vm-policy-cli |232| Monitor Azure Backup estate using Backup Explorer workbook | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-azure-backup-with-backup-explorer |233| Configure Azure Monitor collection for Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-backup |234| Reference Azure Backup monitoring metrics and logs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/monitor-backup-reference |235| 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 |236| Offline backup workflow for legacy DPM and MABS versions | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/offline-backup-server-previous-versions |237| Configure pre-backup and post-backup scripts in MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/pre-backup-post-backup-scripts |238| Restore Azure VM SQL Server databases with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-sql-database-azure-vm |239| Configure Azure Backup for SAP HANA System Replication on VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-database-with-hana-system-replication-backup |240| Use selective disk backup and restore for Azure VMs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/selective-disk-backup-restore |241| Recover Windows Server files from Azure using MARS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-restore-files-windows-server |242| Configure MARS agent backups for Windows Server to Azure | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-backup-windows-server-to-azure |243| Configure AKS item-level backups with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-configure-backup-aks |244| 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 |245| Enable AKS Vault Tier protection and cross-region restore | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/tutorial-restore-aks-backups-across-regions |246| Upgrade configuration for the MARS backup agent | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/upgrade-mars-agent |247248### Integrations & Coding Patterns249| Topic | URL |250|-------|-----|251| Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-database-postgresql-flex-backup-cli |252| Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-database-postgresql-flex-backup-powershell |253| Configure and run VM backups via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-backupazurevms |254| Create Azure Backup policies using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-createorupdatepolicy |255| Create Recovery Services vaults using Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-createorupdatevault |256| Track Azure Backup jobs using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-managejobs |257| Restore Azure VMs and disks using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-userestapi-restoreazurevms |258| Configure PostgreSQL backups using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-data-protection-use-rest-api-backup-postgresql |259| Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-restore-cli |260| Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-restore-powershell |261| Back up PostgreSQL Flexible Server using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api |262| Restore PostgreSQL Flexible Server using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-use-rest-api-restore |263| Configure blob backups using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-backup-blobs |264| 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 |265| 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 |266| Restore blobs using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-restore-blobs |267| Restore Azure Disks using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-dataprotection-use-rest-api-restore-disks |268| Configure Azure Files backup via Azure Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-file-share-rest-api |269| Integrate Defender ransomware alerts with Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-integrate-microsoft-defender-using-logic-apps |270| Automate Azure VM SQL backup with PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-automation |271| Back up SQL Server in Azure VMs using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-backup-cli |272| Manage Azure Backup for SQL Server VMs using CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-manage-cli |273| Restore SQL Server databases in Azure VMs via CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-sql-restore-cli |274| 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 |275| Back up Azure Blobs using Azure CLI commands | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-cli |276| Back up Azure Blobs using PowerShell commands | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-ps |277| Back up Azure Managed Disks using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-cli |278| Back up Azure Managed Disks using PowerShell APIs | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-managed-disks-ps |279| Back up PostgreSQL in Azure VMs using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-postgresql-cli |280| Back up Azure PostgreSQL using Azure PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-postgresql-ps |281| Automate and email Azure Backup reports using Logic Apps | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-reports-email |282| Manage Azure Backup resources with Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/create-manage-azure-services-using-azure-command-line-interface |283| Manage Azure Files backups with Azure Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-file-share-rest-api |284| Manage Azure Backup for SQL Server VMs via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/manage-azure-sql-vm-rest-api |285| Use Azure Backup PowerShell script samples | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/powershell-backup-samples |286| Query Azure Backup state using Azure Resource Graph | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/query-backups-using-azure-resource-graph |287| Restore Azure Files using Azure Backup REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-file-share-rest-api |288| Restore SQL Server databases in Azure VMs using REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-sql-vm-rest-api |289| Restore Azure Blobs to a point in time using CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-blobs-storage-account-cli |290| Restore Azure Blobs using PowerShell and Azure Backup | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-blobs-storage-account-ps |291| Restore Azure Managed Disks using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks-cli |292| Restore Azure Managed Disks using PowerShell commands | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-managed-disks-ps |293| Restore Azure PostgreSQL databases using Azure CLI | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-cli |294| Restore Azure PostgreSQL databases using PowerShell | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-ps |295| Restore PostgreSQL databases using Data Protection REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-postgresql-database-use-rest-api |296| 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 |297| Disable Azure Files soft delete via ARM API script | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/disable-soft-delete-for-file-shares |298| 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 |299| Automate Azure Backup configuration for on-premises Windows servers | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/scripts/microsoft-azure-recovery-services-powershell-all |300| 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 |301| 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 |302| 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 |303| Update Recovery Services vault settings via REST API | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/use-restapi-update-vault-properties |304305### Deployment306| Topic | URL |307|-------|-----|308| Back up Azure Local VMs with MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/back-up-azure-stack-hyperconverged-infrastructure-virtual-machines |309| Use MABS v4 protection matrix for supported workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-protection-matrix |310| Automate silent installation of Azure Backup Server v4 | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-unattended-install |311| Stop protection for workloads in MABS | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-server-stop-protection |312| Use MABS v3 RTM protection matrix for supported workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/microsoft-azure-backup-server-protection-v3 |313| Use MABS v3 UR1 protection matrix for supported workloads | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/microsoft-azure-backup-server-protection-v3-ur1 |
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