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Author: AbhishekMallick01

articles/backup/backup-mabs-install-azure-stack.md

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 title: Install Azure Backup Server on Azure Stack
 description: In this article, learn how to use Azure Backup Server to protect or back up workloads in Azure Stack.
 ms.topic: conceptual
-ms.date: 01/31/2019
+ms.date: 03/01/2023
 author: jyothisuri
 ms.author: jsuri
 ---
@@ -13,24 +13,7 @@ This article explains how to install Azure Backup Server on Azure Stack. With Az
 > [!NOTE]
 > To learn about security capabilities, refer to [Azure Backup security features documentation](backup-azure-security-feature.md).
 >
-
-## Azure Backup Server protection matrix
-
-Azure Backup Server protects the following Azure Stack virtual machine workloads.
-
-| Protected data source | Protection and recovery |
-| --------------------- | ----------------------- |
-| Windows Server Semi Annual Channel - Datacenter/Enterprise/Standard | Volumes, files, folders |
-| Windows Server 2016 - Datacenter/Enterprise/Standard | Volumes, files, folders |
-| Windows Server 2012 R2 - Datacenter/Enterprise/Standard | Volumes, files, folders |
-| Windows Server 2012 - Datacenter/Enterprise/Standard | Volumes, files, folders |
-| Windows Server 2008 R2 - Datacenter/Enterprise/Standard | Volumes, files, folders |
-| SQL Server 2016 | Database |
-| SQL Server 2014 | Database |
-| SQL Server 2012 SP1 | Database |
-| SharePoint 2016 | Farm, database, frontend, web server |
-| SharePoint 2013 | Farm, database, frontend, web server |
-| SharePoint 2010 | Farm, database, frontend, web server |
+>For more information on tbe supported workloads, see the [Azure Backup Server protection matrix](backup-mabs-protection-matrix.md).
 
 ## Prerequisites for the Azure Backup Server environment
 
@@ -77,15 +60,15 @@ If you want to scale your deployment, you have the following options:
 
 ### .NET Framework
 
-.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 or higher must be installed on the virtual machine.
+.NET Framework 4.5 or higher must be installed on the virtual machine.
 
 ### Joining a domain
 
 The Azure Backup Server virtual machine must be joined to a domain. A domain user with administrator privileges must install Azure Backup Server on the virtual machine.
 
 ## Using an IaaS VM in Azure Stack
 
-When choosing a server for Azure Backup Server, start with a Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter or Windows Server 2016 Datacenter gallery image. The article, [Create your first Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal](../virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-portal.md?toc=/azure/virtual-machines/windows/toc.json), provides a tutorial for getting started with the recommended virtual machine. The recommended minimum requirements for the server virtual machine (VM) should be: A2 Standard with two cores and 3.5-GB RAM.
+When choosing a server for Azure Backup Server, start with a Windows Server 2022 R2 Datacenter or Windows Server 2019 Datacenter gallery image. The article, [Create your first Windows virtual machine in the Azure portal](../virtual-machines/windows/quick-create-portal.md?toc=/azure/virtual-machines/windows/toc.json), provides a tutorial for getting started with the recommended virtual machine. The recommended minimum requirements for the server virtual machine (VM) should be: A2 Standard with two cores and 3.5-GB RAM.
 
 Protecting workloads with Azure Backup Server has many nuances. The [protection matrix for MABS](./backup-mabs-protection-matrix.md) helps explain these nuances. Before deploying the machine, read this article completely.
 
@@ -153,8 +136,6 @@ There are two ways to download the Azure Backup Server installer. You can downlo
 
 8. In the Microsoft Azure Backup Server download page, choose a language, and select **Download**.
 
-    ![Download center opens](./media/backup-mabs-install-azure-stack/mabs-download-center-page.png)
-
 9. The Azure Backup Server installer is composed of eight files - an installer and seven .bin files. Check **File Name** to select all required files and select **Next**. Download all files to the same folder.
 
     ![Download center, selected files](./media/backup-mabs-install-azure-stack/download-center-selected-files.png)
@@ -231,8 +212,6 @@ Azure Backup Server shares code with Data Protection Manager. You'll see referen
 
     After checking, if the virtual machine has the necessary prerequisites to install Azure Backup Server, select **Next**.
 
-    ![Azure Backup Server - requirements met](./media/backup-mabs-install-azure-stack/mabs-install-wizard-sql-ready-10.png)
-
     If a failure occurs with a recommendation to restart the machine, then restart the machine. After restarting the machine, restart the installer, and when you get to the **SQL Settings** screen, select **Check Again**.
 
 5. In the **Installation Settings**, provide a location for the installation of Microsoft Azure Backup server files and select **Next**.
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     The installer launches the **Register Server Wizard**.
 
-12. Switch to your Azure subscription and your Recovery Services vault. In the **Prepare Infrastructure** menu, select **Download** to download vault credentials. If the **Download** button in step 2 isn't active, select **Already downloaded or using the latest Azure Backup Server installation** to activate the button. The vault credentials download to the location where you store downloads. Be aware of this location because you'll need it for the next step.
+12. Switch to your Azure subscription and your Recovery Services vault. In the **Prepare Infrastructure** menu, select **Download** to download vault credentials. If the **Download** button in step 2 isn't active, select **Already downloaded or using the latest Azure Backup Server installation** to activate the button. The vault credentials download to the location where your downloads are stored. Be aware of this location because you'll need it for the next step.
 
     ![Download vault credentials](./media/backup-mabs-install-azure-stack/download-mars-credentials-17.png)
 
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 15. When the installer completes, the **Status** shows that all software has been successfully installed.
 
-    ![Software has installed successfully](./media/backup-mabs-install-azure-stack/mabs-install-wizard-done-22.png)
-
     When installation completes, the Azure Backup Server console and the Azure Backup Server PowerShell icons are created on the server desktop.
 
 ## Add backup storage
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 It's possible to change an Azure subscription from *Expired* or *Deprovisioned* state to *Active* state. While the subscription state isn't *Active*:
 
-- While a subscription is *Deprovisioned*, it loses functionality. Restoring the subscription to *Active*, revives the backup/restore functionality. If backup data on the local disk was retained with a sufficiently large retention period, that backup data can be retrieved. However, backup data in Azure is irretrievably lost once the subscription enters the *Deprovisioned* state.
+- While a subscription is *Deprovisioned*, it loses functionality. If you restore the subscription to *Active*, it revives the backup/restore functionality. If the backup data on the local disk was retained with a sufficiently large retention period, that backup data can be retrieved. However, backup data in Azure is irretrievably lost once the subscription enters the *Deprovisioned* state.
 - While a subscription is *Expired*, it loses functionality. Scheduled backups don't run while a subscription is *Expired*.
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
-If Microsoft Azure Backup server fails with errors during the setup phase (or backup or restore), see the [error codes document](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3041338).
+If Microsoft Azure Backup server fails with errors during the setup phase (backup or restore), see the [error codes document](https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3041338).
 You can also refer to [Azure Backup related FAQs](backup-azure-backup-faq.yml)
 
 ## Next steps