Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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Please could you give the list of permissions that are required to backup and restore state in AKS
The roles required for AKS backup/restore are documented here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-concept. We want to define a custom role with a least-privilege set of permissions, so we need to know…
Azure Backup
asked 2025-06-18T14:50:51.96+00:00
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Michael Iles
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edited the question 2025-06-18T15:00:48.36+00:00
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Mounika Reddy Anumandla
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Is it possible to move a Backup Vault into a VNet?
I am using a Backup Vault to back up a storage account. I want to move this Backup Vault into a VNet so that it cannot be accessed from the public internet. Is this possible? Also, is it necessary to do so? From my research online, it seems that…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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asked 2025-06-12T07:49:47.1666667+00:00
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Qin, Jiang
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accepted 2025-06-18T06:32:47.5666667+00:00
Qin, Jiang
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Azure Backup: Recover Files without Permission to Modify Settings
We have an ask from a client: They want permissions configured on their Azure tenant such that only a specified break-glass account would have the capability to modify settings on their backups. (Primarily AFS and VMs). The idea being to prevent…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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asked 2025-06-17T18:41:26.95+00:00
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Branden Willis
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commented 2025-06-18T00:05:13.81+00:00
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Pranay Reddy Madireddy
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Backup Vault Deletion Issue
Encountered an error while attempting to delete a backup vault: Executed delete command on 1 selected items Succeeded: 0, Failed: 1, Canceled: 0. Cannot delete the Backup vault as there are existing backup instances or backup policies in the vault.…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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System State Restore
Question is that we have on premises servers running and also they all have azure backup running through mars installation. If i need to do a system state recovery from one of the backups can that be done on a desktop? also will it bring all the…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-12T13:57:24.56+00:00
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Ayushi Patel
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commented 2025-06-16T16:51:10.9433333+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
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Always-on soft delete vs vault immutability
Can someone please clarify the differences between having always-on soft delete (for a recovery services vault) vs vault immutability (locked, on a recovery services vault)? Is the immutability more secure? Should I enable both? Thanks
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
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clarifications about azure files backup choices and physical storage
I am trying to understand what the choices are for making Azure File backups using Azure Backup service, regarding what kind of Azure file backup choices are permitted, where the backup is saved in each case, the durability and the availability of the…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-13T12:19:08.36+00:00
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Kakaletris Konstantinos
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commented 2025-06-13T17:58:06.4033333+00:00
Stanislav Zhelyazkov
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Delete Azure Recovery Services vault when "Enable Always-on soft delete" is enabled.
I have a Recovery Services vault in Azure, which I want to delete. The issue I am facing is that I cannot remove this, because the "Enable Always-on soft delete" is enabled. How can I get this disabled? Or in the worst case, how can I…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-04-03T12:52:01.0133333+00:00
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Richard Janssen
20
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accepted 2025-06-12T14:58:14.0266667+00:00
Richard Janssen
20
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Backing up SQL2016 server using on-premise Microsoft Azure Backups Server - DPM could not enumerate application component (ID: 964) (ID: 966)
I have an on-premise MABS/DPM server 2022 and I am attempting to sync my on-premise SQL servers. I am unable to add SQL databases from 2 of my servers, a 2012 and a 2016. I am able to sync 2 other sql servers in my environment without issue. I have…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-05T21:28:20.69+00:00
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Sam O'Halloran
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edited an answer 2025-06-10T16:50:44.9666667+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
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1 answer
Enabling backup on existing Windows VM fails with error BMSUserErrorContainerObjectNotFound
Hi everyone, I am facing an issue related to Azure Backup. When I attempt to enable backup on an existing Windows VM to an existing recovery services vault in the same region by using an enhanced backup policy, then the operation fails due to error…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-02T08:52:42.1933333+00:00
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F. Butnariu
25
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commented 2025-06-10T07:44:46.8266667+00:00
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Vinay B
495
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1 answer
Azure File Restoration
When I try to restore a file using Azure Backup restoration, the drive mounting occurs, but when I try to access the drive that contains my data, I get an "Access Denied" error.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-03T15:18:27.9833333+00:00
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Brad Binkley
0
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commented 2025-06-09T18:12:51.1233333+00:00
Pranay Reddy Madireddy
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1 answer
How do I get someone to contact me? I have a developer support plan.
I have an Azure developer plan. I need to contact someone via phone regarding backups.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-04T05:16:18.0733333+00:00
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Ahmed Assem
0
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commented 2025-06-09T07:57:53.5933333+00:00
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Vinod Pittala
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1 answer
I am trying to restore a PostgreSQL flexible server using point-in-time restore (PITR). During the process, I am unable to proceed because every server name I enter is being rejected, even those that are clearly unique and valid (e.g., ny-flex-pg-db-20250
I am trying to restore a PostgreSQL flexible server using point-in-time restore (PITR). During the process, I am unable to proceed because every server name I enter is being rejected, even those that are clearly unique and valid (e.g.,…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-05T08:56:58.6933333+00:00
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Collins
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edited a comment 2025-06-09T05:52:22.7733333+00:00
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Naveena Patlolla
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1 answer
Error removing recovery vault and item.
Stuck on removing a single backup item that throws an error if you attempt to delete. You can't remove the SQL instance registration and the recovery vault with the backup item being there.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
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Azure VM backup retention period extension
I want to extend the retention time for some of the VM backups that were taken between 11th and 31st December 2024. I cannot see an option to extend the time from the list of recovery points and when i try to edit the backup policy to enhanced the next…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-05T10:35:41.0333333+00:00
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Korean Motors
0
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commented 2025-06-06T21:27:14.1+00:00
Korean Motors
0
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1 answer
Azure Backup Failure: Snapshot VM Sub-Task Timed Out on CentOS 7 VM
Hi Team, We are experiencing a backup failure in Azure Recovery Services Vault for a recently provisioned CentOS 7 virtual machine. Issue Details: VM Details: CentOS 7 virtual machine Error Message: "Could not communicate with the VM agent for…
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-06-03T03:47:57.4166667+00:00
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Akhil Mohan
0
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commented 2025-06-05T10:22:07.03+00:00
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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana
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what is difference between Recovery Services vault and backup vault
What is difference between Recovery Services vault and backup vault? Which one to use and when?
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2021-05-23T13:51:21.3+00:00
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ramesh singh
141
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commented 2025-06-02T10:51:16.38+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
49,326
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1 answer
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Converting Trusted Azure VMs to Standard VMs
I have created a Windows Server VM with Trusted Launch Virtual Machine and am unable to add it to Azure Site Recovery. Is there a way to convert the running VM to a standard VM? Additionally, I am unable to add backups to a standard backup policy.
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines
An Azure service that is used to provision Windows and Linux virtual machines.
8,972 questions
Azure Site Recovery
Azure Site Recovery
An Azure native disaster recovery service. Previously known as Microsoft Azure Hyper-V Recovery Manager.
813 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.
1,902 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
563 questions
asked 2023-10-02T21:54:20.85+00:00
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Jagroop Kaur
20
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commented 2025-06-02T10:28:36.0166667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT
49,326
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
Moderator
1 answer
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My permission to schedule a QNAP sync job was suddenly denied.
My permission to schedule a QNAP sync job was suddenly denied. How do I check that my permission is still valid for data sync or back up?
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-05-29T04:36:00.44+00:00
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Staffan Lofgren
20
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commented 2025-05-30T22:39:48.1666667+00:00
Staffan Lofgren
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Unable to setup backup for Azure Storage Account
Unable to add Storage Account as datasource even after granting the [Storage Account Backup Contributor] Role to the backupVault
Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,483 questions
asked 2025-05-22T17:04:40.1+00:00
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Tech1
20
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commented 2025-05-30T11:28:07.2533333+00:00
Ashok Gandhi Kotnana
9,705
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