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articles/azure-netapp-files/backup-configure-manual.md

@@ -14,9 +14,6 @@ Azure NetApp Files backup supports *policy-based* (scheduled) backups and *manua
 
 This article shows you how to configure manual backups. For policy-based backup configuration, see [Configure policy-based backups](backup-configure-policy-based.md).  
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> The Azure NetApp Files backup feature is currently in preview. You need to submit a waitlist request for accessing the feature through the **[Azure NetApp Files Backup Public Preview](https://aka.ms/anfbackuppreviewsignup)** page. Wait for an official confirmation email from the Azure NetApp Files team before using the Azure NetApp Files backup feature.
-
 ## About manual backups  
 
 Every Azure NetApp Files volume must have the backup functionality enabled before any backups (policy-based or manual) can be taken.   
@@ -29,6 +26,8 @@ The following list summarizes manual backup behaviors:
 
 * Unless you specify an existing snapshot to use for a backup, creating a manual backup automatically generates a snapshot on the volume. The snapshot is then transferred to Azure storage. The snapshot created on the volume will be retained until the next manual backup is created. During the subsequent manual backup operation, older snapshots will be cleaned up. You can't delete the snapshot generated for the latest manual backup. 
 
+[!INCLUDE [Backup registration heading](includes/backup-registration.md)]
+
 ## Requirements
 
 * Azure NetApp Files now requires you to create a backup vault before enabling backup functionality. If you have not configured a backup, refer to [Manage backup vaults](backup-vault-manage.md) for more information.

articles/azure-netapp-files/backup-configure-policy-based.md

@@ -14,9 +14,6 @@ Azure NetApp Files backup supports *policy-based* (scheduled) backups and *manua
 
 This article shows you how to configure policy-based backups. For manual backup configuration, see [Configure manual backups](backup-configure-manual.md).  
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> The Azure NetApp Files backup feature is currently in preview. You need to submit a waitlist request for accessing the feature through the **[Azure NetApp Files Backup Public Preview](https://aka.ms/anfbackuppreviewsignup)** page. Wait for an official confirmation email from the Azure NetApp Files team before using the Azure NetApp Files backup feature.
-
 ## About policy-based backups    
 
 Backups are long-running operations. The system schedules backups based on the primary workload (which is given a higher priority) and runs backups in the background. Depending on the size of the volume being backed up, a backup can run in background for hours. There's no option to select the start time for backups. The service performs the backups based on the internal scheduling and optimization logic. 
@@ -25,6 +22,8 @@ Assigning a policy creates a baseline snapshot that is the current state of the
 
 [!INCLUDE [consideration regarding deleting backups after deleting resource or subscription](includes/disable-delete-backup.md)]
 
+[!INCLUDE [Backup registration heading](includes/backup-registration.md)]
+
 ## Configure a backup policy
 
 A backup policy enables a volume to be protected on a regularly scheduled interval. It does not require snapshot policies to be configured. Backup policies will continue the daily cadence based on the time of day when the backup policy is linked to the volume, using the time zone of the Azure region where the volume exists. Weekly schedules are preset to occur each Monday after the daily cadence.  Monthly schedules are preset to occur on the first day of each calendar month after the daily cadence. If backups are needed at a specific time/day, consider using [manual backups](backup-configure-manual.md). 

articles/azure-netapp-files/backup-introduction.md

@@ -14,17 +14,6 @@ ms.custom: references_regions
 
 Azure NetApp Files backup expands the data protection capabilities of Azure NetApp Files by providing fully managed backup solution for long-term recovery, archive, and compliance. Backups created by the service are stored in Azure storage, independent of volume snapshots that are available for near-term recovery or cloning. Backups taken by the service can be restored to new Azure NetApp Files volumes within the region. Azure NetApp Files backup supports both policy-based (scheduled) backups and manual (on-demand) backups. For more information, see [How Azure NetApp Files snapshots work](snapshots-introduction.md).
 
-> [!IMPORTANT]
-> The Azure NetApp Files backup feature is currently in preview. You need to submit a waitlist request for accessing the feature through the **[Azure NetApp Files Backup Public Preview](https://aka.ms/anfbackuppreviewsignup)** page. The Azure NetApp Files backup feature is expected to be enabled within a week after you submit the waitlist request. You can check the status of feature registration by using the following command: 
->
-> ```azurepowershell-interactive
-> Get-AzProviderFeature -ProviderNamespace Microsoft.NetApp -FeatureName ANFBackupPreview                                                      
-> 
-> FeatureName      ProviderName     RegistrationState   
-> -----------      ------------     -----------------   
-> ANFBackupPreview Microsoft.NetApp Registered
-> ```
-
 ## Supported regions 
 
 Azure NetApp Files backup is supported for the following regions:   

articles/azure-netapp-files/includes/backup-registration.md

@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+---
+author: b-ahibbard
+ms.service: azure-netapp-files
+ms.topic: include
+ms.date: 03/20/2024
+ms.author: anfdocs
+
+# backup-configure-policy-based.md
+# backup-configure-manual.md 
+---
+
+## Register the feature
+
+Azure NetApp Files backup is generally available. You must register the feature before using it for the first. 
+
+1.  Register the feature
+
+    ```azurepowershell-interactive
+    Register-AzProviderFeature -ProviderNamespace Microsoft.NetApp -FeatureName ANFBackupPreview
+    ```
+
+2. Check the status of the feature registration: 
+
+    > [!NOTE]
+    > The **RegistrationState** may be in the `Registering` state for up to 60 minutes before changing to `Registered`. Wait until the status is `Registered` before continuing.
+
+    ```azurepowershell-interactive
+    Get-AzProviderFeature -ProviderNamespace Microsoft.NetApp -FeatureName ANFBackupPreview
+    ```
+You can also use [Azure CLI commands](/cli/azure/feature) `az feature register` and `az feature show` to register the feature and display the registration status. 

articles/azure-netapp-files/whats-new.md

@@ -14,6 +14,10 @@ ms.author: anfdocs
 
 Azure NetApp Files is updated regularly. This article provides a summary about the latest new features and enhancements.
 
+* [Azure NetApp Files backup](backup-introduction.md) is now generally available (GA).
+
+    You still must register the feature before using it for the first time. 
+
 ## March 2024
 
 * [Large volumes (Preview) improvement:](large-volumes-requirements-considerations.md) new minimum size of 50 TiB