An enterprise plans to configure Azure Backup for a newly deployed virtual machine named `vm-hr-core` in the North Europe region. The administrator wants to use an existing Recovery Services Vault named `rsv-hr-backup` that is located in the West Europe region. However, when trying to configure the backup, the vault is not available to select. Which of the following explains why the vault cannot be selected, and what is the correct solution?
- The Recovery Services Vault and the virtual machine must reside in the same Azure region. You must create a new Recovery Services Vault in the North Europe region.Answer
- BThe Recovery Services Vault and the virtual machine must reside in different paired regions for disaster recovery. You must migrate the virtual machine to the West Europe region before enabling backups.
- CThe virtual network hosting the virtual machine is not linked to the Recovery Services Vault's private DNS zone. You must create a virtual network link to the private DNS zone of the vault.
- DThe storage account associated with the virtual machine has a firewall enabled that blocks the backup service. You must update the storage firewall to allow trusted Microsoft services.
Answer
The Recovery Services Vault and the virtual machine must reside in the same Azure region. You must create a new Recovery Services Vault in the North Europe region.
Azure Backup requires that the Recovery Services Vault and the target virtual machine exist in the same geographical region. Because the virtual machine is in North Europe and the vault is in West Europe, the vault cannot be selected. Creating a new Recovery Services Vault in the North Europe region solves the issue.
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Recovery Services Vault and Virtual Machine region matching requirement
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