An administrator needs to configure Azure backup for a new Azure virtual machine named VM1 by using the Azure Portal. The solution must ensure that VM1 is backed up daily and that an initial backup is executed immediately.
Which four actions should the administrator perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
- 1Create a Recovery Services vault in the same region as VM1.
- 2Define a backup policy in the Recovery Services vault that specifies a daily backup schedule.
- 3Associate VM1 with the backup policy and enable backup.
- 4Go to Backup Items, select VM1, and select Backup now.
Answer
Create a Recovery Services vault in the same region as VM1, define a backup policy in the Recovery Services vault that specifies a daily backup schedule, associate VM1 with the backup policy and enable backup, and then go to Backup Items, select VM1, and select Backup now.
The correct sequence starts with creating a Recovery Services vault in the same region as the target virtual machine because cross-region backups are not supported for standard Azure VMs. Once the vault is ready, a backup policy defining the backup frequency (daily) and retention range must be defined within the vault. The virtual machine (VM1) is then associated with this policy to enable protection. Finally, because the requirement specifies running the initial backup immediately, the administrator must navigate to the backup items and trigger an on-demand backup using 'Backup now'.
Step-by-Step Solution
Key Concept
Azure Virtual Machine Backup configuration workflow using Recovery Services Vault and Backup Policies.