Merge pull request #298847 from AbhishekMallick01/Apr-25-2025-ESAN

Azure Elastic SAN backup Public preview -  PLR review incorporation

Author: v-dirichards

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

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Configure backup for Azure Elastic storage area network using Azure portal (preview)
 description: Learn how to configure backup for Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) (preview) using Azure portal.
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/16/2025
+ms.date: 05/21/2025
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ---
@@ -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).
@@ -71,7 +70,7 @@ To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
    >A Backup vault uses a System Assigned Managed Identity to create and manage snapshots.
 
 1. On the **Backup policy** tab, under **Backup policy**, select the policy you want to use for data retention, and then select **Next**.
-   If you want to create a new backup policy, select **Create new**. learn how to [create a backup policy](#create-a-backup-policy-for-azure-elastic-san-preview).
+   If you want to create a new backup policy, select **Create new**. Learn how to [create a backup policy](#create-a-backup-policy-for-azure-elastic-san-preview).
 
    >[!Note]
    >- The default retention duration for the recovery points is **7 days**.
@@ -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.
+   >Only instances that share the same subscription and region as the vault appear.
 
    :::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":::
 
@@ -98,9 +97,9 @@ To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
 
    After you add the backup instances, backup readiness validation starts on the **Configure Backup** pane, under **Datasources** tab. If the required roles are assigned, the  validation succeeds with the **Success** message.
 
-   Validation errors appear if the selected Backup vault's Managed-system Identity (MSI) don't have the **Elastic SAN Snapshot Exporter** and **Contributor** roles  assigned.
+   Validation errors appear if the selected Backup vault's Managed-system Identity (MSI) doesn't have the **Elastic SAN Snapshot Exporter** and **Disk snapshot Contributor** roles  assigned.
 
-1. To assign the required roles, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the**Datasource** 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.
@@ -109,13 +108,13 @@ To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
 
    After the process starts, the missing access permissions on the Elastic SAN are granted to the backup vault. 
 
-1. When the role assignment is complete, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Datasource** tab, select **Revalidate**.
+1. When the role assignment is complete, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Datasources** tab, select **Revalidate**.
 
    When the validation succeeds, the **Success** message appears.
 
 1. On the **Review + configure** tab, review the configuration details, and then select **Configure Backup**.
 
-You can [track the progress of the backup configuration](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage.md#view-the-azure-elastic-san-backup-and-restore-jobs-preview) under **Backup instances**. After the configuration of backup is complete, Azure Backup triggers the backup operation as per the backup policy schedule to create the recovery points. You can also [trigger an on-demand backup](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage.md#run-an-on-demand-backup) to create the first full backup.
+You can [track the progress of the backup configuration](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage.md#view-the-azure-elastic-san-backup-and-restore-jobs-preview) under **Backup instances**. When configured, Azure Backup runs backups as per the policy schedule to create recovery points. You can also [trigger an on-demand backup](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage.md#run-an-on-demand-backup) to create the first full backup.
 
 ## Next steps
 

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

@@ -2,14 +2,14 @@
 title: Manage Azure Elastic SAN backups using Azure portal (preview)
 description: Learn how to manage Azure Elastic Storage Area Network (SAN)  backups (preview) using Azure portal.
 ms.topic: how-to
-ms.date: 04/16/2025
+ms.date: 05/21/2025
 author: jyothisuri
 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).
 
@@ -47,42 +47,47 @@ To change the backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN backup instance (preview), fol
 1. On the selected **Elastic SAN instance** pane, select **Change Policy**.
 1. On the **Change Policy** pane, under the **Backup policies** section, choose a new policy from the list, and then select **Apply**.
 
->[!Note]
->The retention duration set in the new backup policy is applied to the new and existing restore points.
+>[!Caution]
+>Both existing and future restore points follow the retention duration set in the new backup policy.
 
-## Stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview)
+## Stop Azure Elastic SAN protection (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 (Retain forever)**: Stops all future backup jobs from protecting an Azure Elastic SAN and retains the existing backup data in the Backup vault forever. This retention incurs a storage fee as per [Azure Backup pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/managed-disks/). If needed, you can use the backup data to restore the Elastic SAN and use the **Resume backup** option to resume protection.
+- **Stop protection and retain backup data (Retain as per policy)**: Stops all future backup jobs from protecting an Azure Elastic SAN and retains the existing backup data in the Backup vault as per policy. However, the latest recovery point is retained forever. This retention incurs a storage fee as per [Azure Backup pricing](https://azure.microsoft.com/pricing/details/managed-disks/). If needed, you can use the backup data to restore the Elastic SAN and use the **Resume backup** option to resume protection.
+- **Stop protection and delete backup data**: Stops future backup jobs for Azure Elastic SAN and deletes all backup data. 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**.
-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 in the vault. You can use these restore points to restore the Elastic SAN instance. This option allows you to resume the backup operation as required.
+### Stop protection and retain backup data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview)
 
-1. Under **Backup data retention**, choose one of the following  retention options:
+To stop backups and retain data for an Azure Elastic SAN volume (preview), follow these steps:
 
-   - **Retain forever**: Retains the restore points forever.
-   - **Retain as per policy**: Deletes restore points based on the backup policy's retention duration, except the last restore point that stays for ever.
+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.
+
+1. Under **Backup data retention**, choose one of the retention options - **Retain forever** or **Retain as per policy**.
 
 1. Under **Reason**, choose a reason for stopping backup operation from the dropdown list.
 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 protection and delete backup 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]
    >This is a destructive operation. After completing the delete operation, the backed-up data is retained in the **Soft deleted** state for 14 days, and then deletes for ever. After the backups are deleted, the restore operation for the Elastic SAN instance is not possible.
    >
-   >If the immutability is enabled on the vault, the restore points are deleted only after all the recovery points are expired.
+   >If the immutability is enabled on the vault, the restore points are deleted only after all the recovery points have expired.
 
 1. Select **Stop backup**, and then select **Confirm**. 
 1. On the **Delete Backup Data** pane, under **Type the name of Backup Item**, enter the Elastic SAN instance name that you want to delete.