Addressed Pre-PLR review inputs

Author: AbhishekMallick01

articles/backup/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure.md

@@ -17,7 +17,6 @@ Before you configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, ensure the following prerequi
 
 - Check for an existing Azure Elastic SAN volume, or [create a  new volume and instance](/azure/storage/elastic-san/elastic-san-create?tabs=azure-portal).
 - The Azure Elastic SAN volume must be in a [supported region](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md#supported-regions).
-- The Backup vault must be in the same subscription as the Azure Elastic SAN volume you want to back up.
 
 For more information about the supported scenarios, limitations, and availability, see the [support matrix](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md).
 
@@ -27,12 +26,12 @@ To back up Azure Elastic SAN, ensure you have a Backup vault in the same subscri
 
 ## Create a backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
 
-A backup policy defines the schedule and frequency for backing up Azure Elastic SAN. You can either create a backup policy from the Backup vault, or create it on the go during the backup configuration.
+A backup policy defines the schedule and frequency for backing up Azure Elastic SAN. You can either create a backup policy from the Backup vault or create it on the go during the backup configuration.
 
 To create a backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN from Azure Business Continuity Center, follow these steps:
 
 1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), go to the **Azure Business Continuity Center** > **Protection policies**, and then select **+ Create Policy** > **Create Backup Policy**.
-1. On the **Create Backup Policy** pane, on the **Basics** tab, provide a name for the new policy on **Policy name**, and then select **Datasource type** as **Elastic SAN (Preview)**.
+1. On the **Create Backup Policy** pane, on the **Basics** tab, provide a name for the new policy under **Policy name**, and then select **Datasource type** as **Elastic SAN (Preview)**.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/create-policy.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to start creating a backup policy." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/create-policy.png":::
 
@@ -43,7 +42,7 @@ To create a backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN from Azure Business Continuity C
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/set-backup-schedule.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to configure the backup schedule." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/set-backup-schedule.png":::
 
-1. Under the **Retention rules** section, edit the default retention rule or add new rules to specify the retention of recovery points.
+1. Under the **Retention rules** section, edit the default retention rule or add a new rule to specify the retention of recovery points.
 
    >[!Note]
    >- The default retention duration for the recovery points is **7 days**.
@@ -62,7 +61,7 @@ To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/start-protection-configuration.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to start configuring backup." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/start-protection-configuration.png":::
 
-1. On the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Basics** tab, review the **Datasource type** is selected as **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**.
+1. On the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Basics** tab, ensure that the **Datasource type** is selected as **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**.
 1. Under **Vault**, click **Select vault** to choose the Backup vault you created.
 
    If you don't have a Backup vault, [create a new one](#create-a-backup-vault).
@@ -84,7 +83,7 @@ To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
 1. On the **Select resources to backup** pane, select an Elastic SAN instance from the dropdown list, and then select **Add**.
 
    >[!Note]
-   >Instances that're in the same subscription and region as the vault only appear.
+   >Instances appear that belong to the same subscription and region as the vault.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/specify-backup-instance-name.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to select an instance for backup." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/specify-backup-instance-name.png":::
 
@@ -100,7 +99,7 @@ To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
 
    Validation errors appear if the selected Backup vault's Managed-system Identity (MSI) doesn't have the **Elastic SAN Snapshot Exporter** and **Contributor** roles  assigned.
 
-1. To assign the required roles, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the**Datasources** tab, select **Assign missing roles**.
+1. To assign the required roles, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Datasources** tab, select **Assign missing roles**.
 
    >[!Note]
    >If you don't have the **Role-Based Access Control Administrator** permissions, the **Assign Missing Roles** option is disabled.

articles/backup/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage.md

@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ ms.author: jsuri
 
 # Manage Azure Elastic SAN backups using Azure portal (preview)
 
-This article describes how to manage Azure Elastic Storage Area Network (SAN) backups (preview) using Azure portal.
+This article describes how to manage Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) backups (preview) using Azure portal.
 
 Learn about the [supported scenarios, limitations, and region availability for Azure Elastic SAN backup/restore (preview)](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md).
 
@@ -50,13 +50,23 @@ To change the backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN backup instance (preview), fol
 >[!Note]
 >The retention duration set in the new backup policy is applied to the new and existing restore points.
 
-## Stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview)
+## Stop protection of Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
 
-To stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview), follow these steps:
+Azure Backup provides the following options to stop protection of Azure Elastic SAN (preview):
+
+- **Stop protection and retain backup data**: Azure Backup stops future backup jobs for Azure Elastic SAN but retains the existing recovery points. You must pay to keep them. See [Azure Backup pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/managed-disks/) for details. If needed, you can restore the Elastic SAN. To resume protection, use the **Resume backup** option.
+- **Stop protection and delete backup data**: Azure Backup stops future backup jobs for Azure Elastic SAN and deletes all recovery points. You can't restore the Elastic SAN or use the **Resume backup** option.
+
+To stop protection for Azure Elastic SAN (preview), follow these steps:
 
 1. Go to **Business Continuity Center**, and then select **Protection Inventory** > **Protected items**.
 1. On the **Protected items** pane, filter **Datasource type** by **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**, and then select the Elastic SAN instance for which you want to stop protection.
 1. On the selected **Elastic SAN instance** pane, select **Stop Backup**.
+
+### Stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview)
+
+To stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview), follow these steps:
+
 1. On the **Stop Backup** pane, under **Stop backup level**, choose **Retain Backup Data**.
 
    Azure Backup stops future backup jobs for Elastic SAN instances and retains existing restore points. You can use these restore points to restore the Elastic SAN instance. This option allows you to resume the backup operation as required.
@@ -70,13 +80,10 @@ To stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview), follo
 1. Under **Comments**, enter more details for stopping backups.
 1. Select **Stop backup**, and then select **Confirm**. 
 
-## Stop backups and delete data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview)
+### Stop backups and delete data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview)
 
 To stop backups and delete data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview), follow these steps:
 
-1. Go to **Business Continuity Center**, and then select **Protection Inventory** > **Protected items**.
-1. On the **Protected items** pane, filter **Datasource type** by **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**, and then select the Elastic SAN instance for which you want to stop protection.
-1. On the selected **Elastic SAN instance** pane, select **Stop Backup**.
 1. On the **Stop Backup** pane, Under **Stop backup level**, choose **Delete Backup Data**.
 
    >[!Warning]

articles/backup/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-overview.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 ---
-title: About Azure Elastic storage area network (preview)
+title: About Azure Elastic storage area network protection (preview)
 description: Learn how the Azure Elastic storage area network (Azure Elastic SAN) backup works.
 ms.topic: overview
 ms.date: 05/15/2025
@@ -8,13 +8,13 @@ ms.author: jsuri
 ms.custom: engagement-fy24
 --- 
 
-# About Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
+# About Azure Elastic SAN  protection (preview)
 
-[Azure Backup](backup-overview.md) allows Azure Elastic storage area network (Azure Elastic SAN) volume protection (preview) through the [Backup vault](backup-vault-overview.md), ensuring seamless backup and restoration.
+[Azure Backup](backup-overview.md) allows Azure Elastic storage area network (Azure Elastic SAN) volume protection (preview) through the [Backup vault](backup-vault-overview.md) to ensure seamless backup and restoration.
 
 [Azure Elastic SAN](../storage/elastic-san/elastic-san-introduction.md) optimizes workload performance and integrates large-scale databases with mission-critical applications. It simplifies SAN deployment, scaling, management, and configuration while ensuring high availability. It also interoperates with Azure Virtual Machines, Azure VMware Solutions, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for versatile compute compatibility.
 
-Azure Backup enables Elastic SAN volume backups via Backup vault. It offers a fully managed solution for scheduling, expiring restore points, and restoring to a new volume. It helps protect against data loss from accidental deletions, ransomware, and application updates.
+Azure Backup enables Elastic SAN volume backups via Backup vault. It offers a fully managed solution to schedule backups, set expiration timelines for restore points, and restore data to a new volume. It helps protect against data loss from accidental deletions, ransomware, and application updates.
 
 >[!Important]
 >- This preview solution is governed by [Supplemental Terms of Use for Microsoft Azure Previews](https://azure.microsoft.com/support/legal/preview-supplemental-terms).
@@ -26,38 +26,38 @@ Azure Backup enables Elastic SAN volume backups via Backup vault. It offers a fu
 Azure Elastic SAN volume protection (preview) includes the following key features:
 
 - **Snapshot export**: Exports the selected Elastic SAN volume to an independent Managed Disk incremental snapshot (operational tier) at a given point in time.
-- **Storage and resiliency**: Managed Disk incremental snapshot is stored in Locally redundant storage (LRS) resiliency (in LRS-supported regions), independent of the Elastic SAN volume lifecycle.
+- **Storage and resiliency**: Managed Disk incremental snapshot is stored in Locally redundant storage (LRS) resiliency (in LRS-[supported regions](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md#supported-regions)), independent of the Elastic SAN volume lifecycle.
 - **Restore points**: Supports up to **450 restore points**, with backup frequency of **24 hours**.
-- **Backup tier**: Supports operational tier; long-term vaulted backups are currently not supported.
-- **Volume size limit**: Supports Elastic SAN volumes size **<= 4 TB**.
+- **Backup tier**: Supports operational tier.
+
+  >[!Note]
+  >Long-term vaulted backups are currently not supported.
+- **Volume size limit**: Supports Elastic SAN volumes size of **<= 4 TB**.
 
 >[!Note]
->- Deletion of snapshots isn't possible if **Delete Lock** is enabled on the resource group. Ensure that you disable **Delete Lock** before you use this feature.
+>- Deletion of snapshots isn't possible if **Delete Lock** is enabled on the resource group. Ensure **Delete Lock** is disabled to use this feature.
 >- The feature is currently [available in specific regions](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md#supported-regions) only. 
 
-## Backup flow for Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
+## Workflow for Azure Elastic SAN protection (preview)
 
-The backup process for Azure Elastic SAN performs the following operations:
+Azure Backup manages the protection workflow for Azure Elastic SAN by performing the following operations:
 
-1. After an Azure Elastic SAN volume backup is configured, Azure Backup captures a snapshot, extracts changed data to a Managed Disk incremental snapshot (recovery point), and then removes the volume snapshot.
+1. After you configure an Azure Elastic SAN volume backup, Azure Backup captures a snapshot, extracts changed data to a Managed Disk incremental snapshot (recovery point), and then removes the volume snapshot.
 
    >[!Note]
-   >The Elastic SAN volume snapshot is temporary and isn't a recovery point.
-
-2. Azure Backup manages the lifecycle of these incremental snapshots as per the backup policy.
+   >- The Elastic SAN volume snapshot is temporary and isn't a recovery point.
+   >- Azure Backup manages the lifecycle of these incremental snapshots as per the backup policy.
 
-## Restore flow for Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
-
-For restore process, Azure Backup reads the Manged Disk incremental snapshot, and then recovers it as a new volume in an existing Elastic SAN instance using the Elastic SAN import APIs.
+1. During restore, Azure Backup reads the Manged Disk incremental snapshot, and then recovers it as a new volume in an existing Elastic SAN instance using the Elastic SAN import APIs.
 
-You can also create a Managed Disk from the Managed Disk incremental snapshot directly from the Azure portal.
+   You can also create a Managed Disk from the Managed Disk incremental snapshot directly from the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/).
 
 ## Pricing
 
 The solution consists of the following cost components:
 
 - **Azure Backup protected instance fee for the Elastic SAN Volume**: No charges are applicable during preview.
-- **Managed Disk incremental snapshot fee**: Charges apply as per existing Azure rates for data stored in the operational tier of managed disk incremental snapshots during preview.
+- **Managed Disk incremental snapshot fee**: Charges apply as per [existing Azure rates](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/managed-disks/) for data stored in the operational tier of managed disk incremental snapshots during preview.
 
 ## Next steps
 

articles/backup/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-restore.md

@@ -9,13 +9,13 @@ ms.author: jsuri
 
 # Restore Azure Elastic SAN using Azure portal (preview)
 
-This article describes how to restore Azure Elastic Storage Area Network (SAN) backups (preview) using Azure portal.
+This article describes how to restore Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) backups (preview) using Azure portal.
 
 Learn about the [supported scenarios, limitations, and region availability for Azure Elastic SAN backup/restore (preview)](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md).
 
 ## Restore the Azure Elastic SAN backups (preview)
 
-To  restore Azure Elastic SAN  backups, follow these steps:
+To  restore the Azure Elastic SAN  backups, follow these steps:
 
 1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), go to **Business Continuity Center**, and then select **Recover**.
 1. On the **Recover** pane, select **Datasource type** as **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**,  and then under **Protected item**, click **Select**.
@@ -29,20 +29,21 @@ To  restore Azure Elastic SAN  backups, follow these steps:
    By default, the latest restore point is selected.
 
 1. On the **Select restore point** pane, select the required restore point from the list.
-1. On the **Restore** pane, on the **Restore parameters** tab, specify the restore configuration parameters by clicking **Select**.
+1. On the **Restore** pane, on the **Restore parameters** tab, click **Select** to specify the restore configuration parameters.
 
    :::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-restore/set-restore-parameter.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to configure restore." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-restore/set-restore-parameter.png":::
 
 1. On the **Restore configuration** pane, select the **Target subscription**, **Resource group**, **Target Elastic SAN instance**, and **Target Elastic SAN volume group**, to recover.
 
-   By default the source Elastic SAN instance is selected.
+   By default, the source Elastic SAN instance is selected.
 
 1. Under **Target volume details**, select the volumes you want to restore.
 1. Under **Volume name**, enter a name for the volume to be created, and then click **Select**.
 
    >[!Note]
-   >- You can't overwrite an existing volume. If a volume with the same name exists, the restore operation fails.
    >- An Elastic SAN volume name, once assigned, can't be changed.
+   >- You can't overwrite an existing volume. If a volume with the same name exists, the restore operation fails.
+
 
 1. On the **Restore parameters** tab, select **Validate** to ensure that the required permissions to perform the restore are assigned to the backed-up Elastic SAN volume. 
 

articles/backup/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ ms.author: jsuri
 
 # Support matrix for Azure Elastic SAN backup (preview)
 
-This article summarizes the regional availability, supported scenarios, and limitations for Azure Elastic Storage Area Network (SAN) backups (preview).
+This article summarizes the regional availability, supported scenarios, and limitations for Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) backups (preview).
 
 ## Supported regions
 
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ Backups of Azure Elastic SAN are available in the following regions: Australia E
 
 Azure Elastic SAN protection (preview) has the following supported and unsupported scenarios:
 
-- Operational-tier backup is supported for Elastic SAN; vault-tier isn't currently supported. So, the security-related settings (immutability, soft-delete, MUA, CMK) applicable for vault-tier aren't supported.
+- Operational-tier backup is supported for Elastic SAN; vault-tier isn't currently supported. So, the security-related settings ([immutability](backup-azure-immutable-vault-concept.md?tabs=backup-vault), [soft-delete](backup-azure-security-feature-cloud.md?tabs=azure-portal), [Multi-user authorization](multi-user-authorization-concept.md?tabs=backup-vault), and [customer-managed keys](encryption-at-rest-with-cmk.md?tabs=portal)) that are applicable for vault-tier aren't supported.
 - Same volume can't be protected multiple times as part of multiple backup instances.
 - Hourly backups aren't supported; only daily backups are available.
 - The Original Location Recovery (OLR) is currently not supported; only Alternate Location Recovery (ALR) is supported.

articles/backup/whats-new.md

@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ You can learn more about the new releases by bookmarking this page or by [subscr
 
 ## Operational backup support for Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
 
-Azure Backup now allows secure backup and restoration for Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) volumes through Azure Backup vault, ensuring seamless data protection. This fully managed solution simplifies scheduling backups, removing expired restore points, and restoring to new Elastic SAN volumes.
+Azure Backup now allows secure backup and restoration for Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) volumes through Azure Backup vault, ensuring seamless data protection. This fully managed solution seamlessly allows you to schedule backups, set expiration timelines for restore points, and restore data to a new volume.
 
 Key features include: