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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-L67	Diagnosing and fixing Azure Backup errors across VMs, databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SAP), files, disks, AKS, MARS/MABS/DPM, vault/agent issues, and slow or failed backups/restores.
Best Practices	L68-L78	Best practices for Azure Backup Server, DPM, SQL (incl. Always On), and Azure VMs, covering safe configuration, TRIM handling, and product-specific backup and recovery guidance.
Decision Making	L79-L85	Guidance on estimating Azure Backup costs, checking supported VM image SKUs for backup policies, and deciding how to migrate classic backup alerts to Azure Monitor alerts.
Architecture & Design Patterns	L86-L90	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	L91-L119	Backup support matrices, regional availability, limits, retention, and performance/behavior details for Azure Backup across VMs, databases, disks, files, blobs, SAP, and monitoring/reporting.
Security	L120-L160	Security, encryption, access control, soft delete, immutability, private endpoints, MUA/Resource Guard, and Azure Policy for protecting and restoring Azure Backup data.
Configuration	L161-L238	Configuring Azure Backup and restore: vaults, policies, agents, scripts/APIs, monitoring/alerts, and workload-specific setup for VMs, AKS, Files, Blobs, disks, SQL, SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, and AD.
Integrations & Coding Patterns	L239-L294	End-to-end scripting patterns for configuring, running, monitoring, and restoring Azure Backup across VMs, SQL, PostgreSQL, SAP HANA, Files, Blobs, Disks, and on-premises using CLI, PowerShell, REST, and Logic Apps.
Deployment	L295-L301	MABS v3/v4 deployment details: supported workload/protection matrices and how to automate unattended/silent installation of Azure Backup Server v4.

Troubleshooting

Topic	URL
Fix Azure Data Lake Storage backup errors with Azure Backup	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 Azure Backup Server installation and workload protection	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mabs-troubleshoot
Resolve Azure Backup (MARS) agent installation and backup issues	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mars-troubleshoot
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
Troubleshoot Azure Blob backup and restore 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 Microsoft Azure Backup Server v3	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
Fix backup and restore failures in Azure Disk Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/disk-backup-troubleshoot
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 with Azure Backup	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
Recover Azure Backup Server data from any vault-registered server	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-alternate-dpm-server
Configure DPM to back up Exchange to Azure safely	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-exchange-server
Back up SQL Server to Azure via DPM with TRIM handling	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-sql
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 product-specific backup best practices in Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/guidance-best-practices

Decision Making

Topic	URL
Estimate and plan Azure Backup costs for different workloads	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-backup-pricing
Check VM image SKUs supported by Azure Backup policies	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-policy-supported-skus
Migrate Azure Backup classic alerts to Azure Monitor alerts	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/move-to-azure-monitor-alerts

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
Understand Azure Data Lake Storage backup support matrix	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-support-matrix
Elastic SAN backup regional support and limitations	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
Check AKS backup region support and limitations	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-support-matrix
PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup capabilities and retention	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-database-postgresql-flex-overview
Support matrix for PostgreSQL Flexible Server backup	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 behavior for PostgreSQL servers	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
Support matrix for MySQL Flexible Server long-term backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-mysql-flexible-server-support-matrix
Azure VM Backup FAQ 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 performance limits for Azure VM backups	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-instant-restore-capability
Review global Azure Backup support settings and limits	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix
Support matrix and limitations for Azure VM backups	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-support-matrix-iaas
Review MABS and DPM backup support and limits	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
Review Azure Blob backup support matrix and limits	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
Use Azure Backup metrics and thresholds to monitor backup health	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/metrics-overview
Review SAP ASE backup support limits on Azure VMs	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-ase-backup-support-matrix
Review Azure Backup support limits for SAP HANA	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/sap-hana-backup-support-matrix
Protect Azure file shares with soft delete	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/soft-delete-azure-file-share
Check SQL Server backup support limits on Azure 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
Enforce AKS backup compliance using Azure Policy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-policy
Configure and manage soft delete for Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-enhanced-soft-delete-configure-manage
Use immutable vaults to protect Azure Backup data	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-immutable-vault-concept
Manage immutable vault settings for Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-immutable-vault-how-to-manage
Use private endpoints (v2) to secure Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-private-endpoints-concept
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
Use Azure Backup security features for hybrid workloads	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
Manage Azure Backup access using RBAC roles	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-rbac-rs-vault
Back up Confidential VMs with PMK or CMK using Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-backup
Restore Confidential VMs with PMK or CMK using Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/confidential-vm-restore
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
Understand multi-user authorization with Resource Guard	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization-concept
Configure Resource Guard and MUA on Azure Backup vaults	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/multi-user-authorization-tutorial
Use built-in Azure Policy definitions to govern Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/policy-reference
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
Understand private endpoints (v1) for Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/private-endpoints-overview
Configure Azure Backup security against ransomware	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
Restore Azure VMs encrypted with Azure Disk Encryption	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/restore-azure-encrypted-virtual-machines
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
Configure secure-by-default soft delete in 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
Configure and use soft delete in Azure Backup	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
Manage backup protection for Azure Data Lake Storage	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-backup-manage
Configure vaulted backups for Azure Data Lake Storage	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-data-lake-storage-configure-backup
Configure and run AKS backups with Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup
Meet prerequisites and configure access for AKS backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-kubernetes-service-cluster-backup-concept
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 and volumes 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
Restore Azure VMs from Recovery Services vaults using portal	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-arm-restore-vms
Auto-enable VM backups using Azure Policy	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-auto-enable-backup
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
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
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 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
Restore Windows Server system state from Azure Backup	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-restore-system-state
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 agentless crash-consistent backups for Azure VMs	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-agentless-multi-disk-crash-consistent-overview
Configure Enhanced policy for Azure VM backups	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
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 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 Windows backups using the MARS agent	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-windows-with-mars-agent
Configure operational and vaulted backups for Azure Blobs	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-configure-manage
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
Install and configure the MARS backup agent	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/install-mars-agent
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 Server 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 and 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 monitoring metrics and logs for Azure Backup	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 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
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 Azure Backup	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
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
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
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
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 in 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 Blobs using PowerShell commands	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-blobs-storage-account-ps
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
Back up PostgreSQL in Azure VMs using Azure CLI	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-postgresql-cli
Back up Azure PostgreSQL using Azure PowerShell	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-postgresql-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
Use MABS v4 protection matrix for supported workloads	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-protection-matrix
Automate silent installation of Azure Backup Server v4	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-mabs-unattended-install
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

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