Azure-Backup, Restore VM, Add Notification Alert

Azure Backup :- 

Azure Backup is a service provided by Azure. In this we can use to  backup data to  Azure cloud. Why azure backup service require and what is the Key & Benefits. Please refer below simple point from https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-overview

·        First, we need to create recovery vault in azure portal. Go to search option and type recovery Service vault. Below screen will appear. 

·        Click on create option

·        Click on review + Create

·        Click on Go to Resources -Properties – Backup Configuration- Click on Update.

·        By default, we can see GRS is selected. GRS is more effective than LRS because it Saves the data synchronously three times at the primary physical location (LRS) and asynchronously three times in a secondary physical region.

 

·        In Real production work you should choose GRS but now I am using LRS coz its cheaper but not survivor. And I am doing LAB practical so using LRS.

 

·        Click in LRS option and save configuration. 

·        Move on to Security setting –

·        Under security setting Disabled Soft delete because I am doing LAB.  

·        Then click on Backup Policy.

·        After click on Backup policy, you can see some types which backup you want so here, we need AZ VM backup. So, click on Azure Virtual Machine option and it will navigate to next page

·        Under Backup policy, we can see multiple option there and we need to select as per project requirement. For example, Weekly backup Point, Monthly Backup point, Yearly Backup Point, so whatever we have received requirement, accordingly we can perform task. Here, LAB practice going on so we can choose option as per our self-requirement.    

·        Now click on Backup

·        Select Backup Policy Name where we selected at initial stage. Then click on Add Option. 

·        Remember One thing “Your VM and Recovery service vault Should be in Same region’’. Select VM (You can see in Under VM name option in drop down menu and click on Ok Option. After that click on Enable Backup option so it will start your process and take some time. 

·        Then click on go to resources and click on Backup items. 

·        Click on Azure VM

·        After clicked on AZ VM, it is telling me that precheck has passed. Also get warning sign that initial backup pending.

·        Click on View details and it will redirect to next page. Click on Backup now so it will trigger to backup.  

·        After completed deployment process go to backup job. We can see backup Status in completed and other tab “In progress” click on view details and Snapshot backup also completed and transfer to vault under process

Again, go to recovery service vault from search option. Backup items and click on Azure VM backup. We can see below window

·        If we need to restore VM then follow below process. Click on restore VM option. Then click on select Option. Once restore point screen appear then select restore point. It would take time to refreshing list. Then click on OK option and it will navigate to next window where you need to select actual option.

·        So, it will take some time to restore VM. Before that we should fill-up all details which is require like RG, VNET, Storage option.

 

Backup Alerts: -

 We need to setup backup alerts of our recovery SV. Please click on RSV, Backup alerts. Click on configuration notifications.

Once configuration notification window appears then we need to select Recipients (Email) to whom we want to receive alert from email. Enter email id in options.

In notify window we can select per alert option and in Severity option we can see multiple option, so accordingly as per our requirement I am selecting only Critical alerts and click on Save button. 

Azure Backup - Frequently asked questions: -

Question: - Is there any limit on the number of vaults that can be created in each Azure subscription?

Answer: - Yes. You can create up to 500 Recovery Services vaults, per supported region of Azure Backup, per subscription. If you need additional vaults, create an additional subscription.

 

     Question: - Can I move my vault between subscriptions?

     Answer: - Yes. To move a Recovery Services vault. Refer -  https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-move-recovery-services-vault

 

Question: - Can I move backup data to another vault?

Answer: - No. Backup data stored in a vault can't be moved to a different vault

Question: - Can I change the storage redundancy setting after a backup?

 

Answer: - The storage replication type by default is set to geo-redundant storage (GRS). Once you configure the backup, the option to modify is disabled and can't be changed.

Question: - What operating systems are supported for backup?

Answer: -

OS	SKU	Details
Workstation
Windows 10 64 bit	Enterprise, Pro, Home	Machines should be running the latest services packs and updates.
Windows 8.1 64 bit	Enterprise, Pro	Machines should be running the latest services packs and updates.
Windows 8 64 bit	Enterprise, Pro	Machines should be running the latest services packs and updates.
Windows 7 64 bit	Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium, Home Basic, Starter	Machines should be running the latest services packs and updates.
Server
Windows Server 2022 64 bit	Standard, Datacenter, Essentials, IoT	With the latest service packs/updates.
Windows Server 2019 64 bit	Standard, Datacenter, Essentials, IoT	With the latest service packs/updates.
Windows Server 2016 64 bit	Standard, Datacenter, Essentials	With the latest service packs/updates.
Windows Server 2012 R2 64 bit	Standard, Datacenter, Foundation	With the latest service packs/updates.
Windows Server 2012 64 bit	Datacenter, Foundation, Standard	With the latest service packs/updates.