Freshness - Azure VM backup from VM setting

Author: AbhishekMallick01

articles/backup/backup-azure-vms-first-look-arm.md

@@ -2,26 +2,30 @@
 title: Back up an Azure VM from the VM settings
 description: In this article, learn how to back up either a singular Azure VM or multiple Azure VMs with the Azure Backup service.
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 06/11/2024
+ms.date: 06/11/2025
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ms.custom: engagement-fy24
 ---
 # Back up an Azure VM from the VM settings
 
-This article describes how to back up Azure VMs with the [Azure Backup](backup-overview.md) service.
+This article describes how to back up Azure virtual machines (VMs) using [Azure Backup](backup-overview.md).
 
-Azure Backup provides independent and isolated backups to guard against unintended destruction of the data on your VMs. Backups are stored in a Recovery Services vault with built-in management of recovery points. Configuration and scaling are simple, backups are optimized, and you can easily restore as needed. You can back up Azure VMs using a couple of methods:
+Azure Backup protects VM data with independent, isolated backups. It stores backups in a Recovery Services vault and manages recovery points automatically. You can configure and scale backups easily, restore data quickly, and optimize storage. Use one of the following methods to back up your Azure VMs:
 
-- Single Azure VM: The instructions in this article describe how to back up an Azure VM directly from the VM settings.
-- Multiple Azure VMs: You can set up a Recovery Services vault and configure backup for multiple Azure VMs. Follow the instructions in [this article](backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare.md) for this scenario.
+- **Single Azure VM**: This article provides the steps to back up an Azure VM directly from the VM settings.
+- **Multiple Azure VMs**: You can create a Recovery Services vault and configure backup for multiple Azure VMs. Learn how to [back up multiple Azure VMs](backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare.md).
 
-## Before you start
+## Prerequisites
 
-1. [Learn](backup-architecture.md#how-does-azure-backup-work) how Azure Backup works, and [verify](backup-support-matrix.md#azure-vm-backup-support) support requirements.
-2. [Get an overview](backup-azure-vms-introduction.md) of Azure VM backup.
+Before you back up an Azure VM, review the following prerequisites:
 
-### Azure VM agent installation
+- [Understand the Azure Backup workflow](backup-architecture.md#how-does-azure-backup-work).
+- [Get an overview of Azure VM backup](backup-azure-vms-introduction.md).
+- [Verify the VM backup support requirements](backup-support-matrix.md#azure-vm-backup-support).
+
+
+### Install Azure VM agent 
 
 To back up Azure VMs, Azure Backup installs an extension on the VM agent running on the machine. If your VM was created from an Azure Marketplace image, the agent will be running. In some cases, for example if you create a custom VM, or you migrate a machine from on-premises, you might need to install the agent manually.
 
@@ -30,7 +34,7 @@ To back up Azure VMs, Azure Backup installs an extension on the VM agent running
 
 ## Back up from Azure VM settings
 
-Follow these steps:
+To back up from Azure VM settings, follow these steps:
 
 1. Sign in to the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/).
 2. In the **Search**, type **Virtual machines**, and then select **Virtual machines**.
@@ -65,9 +69,9 @@ Follow these steps:
     - Until the initial backup completes, the **Last backup status** shows as **Warning (Initial backup pending)**.
     - To see when the next scheduled backup will run, select the backup policy name.
 
-## Run a backup immediately
+## Run an on-demand backup of Azure VM
 
-Follow these steps:
+To run an on-demand backup of Azure VM, follow these steps:
 
 1. To run a backup immediately, in the VM menu, select **Backup** > **Backup now**.
 
@@ -79,11 +83,11 @@ Follow these steps:
 
 3. Portal notifications let you know the backup job has been triggered. To monitor backup progress, select **View all jobs**.
 
-## Back up from the Recovery Services vault
+## Back up Azure VM from the Recovery Services vault
 
-Follow the instructions in [this article](backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare.md) to enable backup for Azure VMs by setting up an Azure Backup Recovery Services vault, and enabling backup in the vault.
+To enable backup for Azure VMs by setting up an Azure Backup Recovery Services vault, and enabling backup in the vault, see [this article](backup-azure-arm-vms-prepare.md).
 
 ## Next steps
 
-- If you have difficulties with any of the procedures in this article, consult the [troubleshooting guide](backup-azure-vms-troubleshoot.md).
-- [Learn about](backup-azure-manage-vms.md) managing your backups.
+- [Manage Azure VM backups](backup-azure-manage-vms.md).
+- [Troubleshoot Azure VM backup errors](backup-azure-vms-troubleshoot.md).