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title: Configure backup for Azure Elastic storage area network using Azure portal (preview)
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description: Learn how to configure backup for Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) (preview) using Azure portal.
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ms.topic: how-to
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ms.date: 04/16/2025
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author: jyothisuri
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ms.author: jsuri
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# Configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN using Azure portal (preview)
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This article describes how to configure backup for Azure Elastic storage area network (SAN) (preview) using Azure portal.
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## Prerequisites
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Before you configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, ensure the following prerequisites are met:
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- 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).
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- The Azure Elastic SAN volume must be in a [supported region](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md#supported-regions).
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- The Backup vault must be in the same subscription as the Azure Elastic SAN volume you want to back up.
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For more information about the supported scenarios, limitations, and availability, see the [support matrix](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-support-matrix.md).
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## Create a Backup vault
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To back up Azure Elastic SAN, ensure you have a Backup vault in the same subscription. You can use an existing vault, or [create a new one](create-manage-backup-vault.md#create-backup-vault).
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## Create a backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
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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.
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To create a backup policy for Azure Elastic SAN from Azure Business Continuity Center, follow these steps:
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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**.
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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)**.
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:::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":::
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1. On the **Schedule + retention** tab, under the **Backup schedule** section, set the schedule for creating recovery points for backups.
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>Azure Backup currently supports **Daily** backup frequency only, which is selected by default.
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:::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":::
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1. Under the **Retention rules** section, edit the default retention rule or add new rules to specify the retention of recovery points.
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>[!Note]
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>- The default retention duration for the recovery points is **7 days**.
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>- Maximum of **450** recovery points are retained at any point in time across your retention rules.
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1. Select **Review + create**.
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1. After the review succeeds, select **Create**.
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## Configure backup for the Azure Elastic SAN (preview)
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To configure backup for Azure Elastic SAN, follow these steps:
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1. In the [Azure portal](https://portal.azure.com/), go to the **Business Continuity Center**, and then select **+ Configure protection**.
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1. On the **Configure protection** pane, select **Resource managed by** as **Azure**, **Datasource type** as **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**, **Solution** as **Azure Backup**, and then select **Continue**.
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:::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":::
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1. On the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Basics** tab, review the **Datasource type** is selected as **Elastic SAN volumes (Preview)**.
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1. Under **Vault**, click **Select vault** to choose the Backup vault you created.
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If you don't have a Backup vault, [create a new one](#create-a-backup-vault).
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>[!Note]
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>A Backup vault uses a System Assigned Managed Identity to create and manage snapshots.
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1. On the **Backup policy** tab, under **Backup policy**, select the policy you want to use for data retention, and then select **Next**.
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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).
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>- The default retention duration for the recovery points is **7 days**.
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>- Maximum of **450** recovery points are retained at any point in time across your retention rules.
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1. On the **Datasources** tab, select**Add** to choose the Elastic SAN instance for backup.
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:::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/add-resource-for-backup.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to add resources for backup." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-configure/add-resource-for-backup.png":::
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1. On the **Select resources to backup** pane, select an Elastic SAN instance from the dropdown list, and then select **Add**.
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>Instances that're in the same subscription and region as the vault only appear.
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:::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":::
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1. On the **Add backup instance** pane, filter by **Volume group**, select a volume from the list, and then select **Add**.
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>- You can select multiple volumes within a single backup request.
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>- A Backup Instance is a pair of one Elastic SAN volume and a backup policy.
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>- You can use the auto-filled backup instance name or customize it as needed.
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>- The Elastic SAN instance’s resource group is auto-assigned to the restore point (Managed Disk incremental snapshots). You can choose a different resource group to store snapshots.
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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.
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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.
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1. To assign the required roles, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the**Datasource** tab, select **Assign missing roles**.
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1. On the **Grant missing permissions** pane, select the scope (resource, resource group, or subscription) at which the access permissions must be granted, and then select **Next**.
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After the process starts, the missing access permissions on the Elastic SAN are granted to the backup vault.
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1. When the role assignment is complete, on the **Configure Backup** pane, on the **Datasource** tab, select **Revalidate**.
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1. On the **Review + configure** tab, review the configuration details, and then select **Configure Backup**.
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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.
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## Next steps
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- [Restore Azure Elastic SAN using Azure portal (preview)](azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-restore.md).
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# Manage Azure Elastic SAN backups using Azure portal (preview)
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This article describes how to manage Azure Elastic Storage Area Network (SAN) backups (preview) using Azure portal.
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To run an on-demand backup for Azure Elastic SAN (preview), follow these steps:
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1. Go to **Business Continuity Center**, and then select **Protection Inventory** > **Protected items**.
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:::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage/select-protected-item-to-back-up.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows the selection of a backup instance to trigger backup." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage/select-protected-item-to-back-up.png":::
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:::image type="content" source="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage/trigger-backup.png" alt-text="Screenshot shows how to start backup." lightbox="./media/azure-elastic-storage-area-network-backup-manage/trigger-backup.png":::
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## Related content
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- [About Azure Files backup](azure-file-share-backup-overview.md).
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