GRS and CRR for Ultra and Premium v2 disks - GA

Author: AbhishekMallick-MS

articles/backup/backup-support-matrix-iaas.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: Support matrix for Azure VM backups
 description: Get a summary of support settings and limitations for backing up Azure VMs by using the Azure Backup service.
 ms.topic: reference
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.custom: references_regions, linux-related-content
 ms.reviewer: nikhilsarode
 ms.service: azure-backup
@@ -201,8 +201,8 @@ Adding a disk to a protected VM | Supported.
 Resizing a disk on a protected VM | Supported.
 Shared storage| Backing up VMs by using Cluster Shared Volumes (CSV) or Scale-Out File Server isn't supported. CSV writers are likely to fail during backup. On restore, disks that contain CSV volumes might not come up.
 [Shared disks](/azure/virtual-machines/disks-shared-enable) | Not supported. <br><br> - You can exclude shared disk with Enhanced policy and backup the other supported disks in the VM. <br><br> - You can use S2D to create a shared disk or standalone volumes by combining capacities from disks in different VMs. Azure Backup doesn't support backup of a shared volume (between VMs for database cluster or cluster Configuration) created using S2D.
-<a name="ultra-disk-backup">Ultra disks</a> | Supported with [Enhanced policy](backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md).        <br><br>    [Supported regions](/azure/virtual-machines/disks-types#ultra-disk-limitations).      <br><br>    - Configuration of Ultra disk protection is supported via Recovery Services vault and via virtual machine blade.       <br><br>    - Cross-region restore is currently not supported for machines using Ultra disks. <br><br> - GRS type vaults cannot be used for enabling backup. <br><br>    - File-level restore is currently not supported for machines using Ultra disks. 
-<a name="premium-ssd-v2-backup">Premium SSD v2</a> | Supported with [Enhanced policy](backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md).       <br><br>    [Supported regions](/azure/virtual-machines/disks-types#regional-availability).     <br><br>    - Configuration of Premium SSD v2 disk protection is supported via Recovery Services vault and via virtual machine blade.       <br><br>    - Cross-region restore is currently not supported for machines using Premium v2 disks and GRS type vaults cannot be used for enabling backup.  <br><br>    - File-level restore is currently not supported for machines using Premium SSD v2 disks. 
+<a name="ultra-disk-backup">Ultra disks</a> | Supported with [Enhanced policy](backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md).[Learn about the disk considerations for Azure VM](/azure/virtual-machines/disks-types#ultra-disk-limitations).      <br><br>    - Configuration of Ultra disk protection is supported via Recovery Services vault and via virtual machine blade.        <br><br>    - File-level restore is currently not supported for machines using Ultra disks. <br><br>   - GRS vaults and Cross-Region Restore are currently supported in the following regions for machines using Ultra Disks: Southeast Asia, East Asia, North Europe, West Europe, East US, West US, and West US 3.
+<a name="premium-ssd-v2-backup">Premium SSD v2</a> | Supported with [Enhanced policy](backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md). [Learn about the disk considerations for Azure VM](/azure/virtual-machines/disks-types#regional-availability).     <br><br>    - Configuration of Premium SSD v2 disk protection is supported via Recovery Services vault and via virtual machine blade.       <br><br>    - File-level restore is currently not supported for machines using Premium SSD v2 disks.      <br><br>    - GRS vaults and Cross-Region Restore are currently supported in the following regions for machines using Premium SSDv2 Disks: Southeast Asia, East Asia, North Europe, West Europe, East US, West US, and West US 3. 
 [Temporary disks](/azure/virtual-machines/managed-disks-overview#temporary-disk) | Azure Backup doesn't back up temporary disks.
 NVMe/[ephemeral disks](/azure/virtual-machines/ephemeral-os-disks) | Not supported.
 [Resilient File System (ReFS)](/windows-server/storage/refs/refs-overview) restore | Supported. Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) supports app-consistent backups on ReFS.

articles/backup/whats-new.md

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 title: What's new in the Azure Backup service
 description: Learn about the new features in the Azure Backup service.
 ms.topic: release-notes
-ms.date: 09/11/2024
+ms.date: 10/17/2024
 ms.service: azure-backup
 ms.custom:
   - ignite-2023
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ You can learn more about the new releases by bookmarking this page or by [subscr
 
 ## Updates summary
 - October 2024
+    - [GRS and CRR support for Azure VMs using Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk is now generally available.](#grs-and-crr-support-for-azure-vms-using-premium-ssd-v2-and-ultra-disk-is-now-generally-available)
     - [Back up Azure VMs with Extended Zones](#back-up-azure-vms-with-extended-zones-preview)
 - July 2024
   - [Azure Blob vaulted backup is now generally available](#azure-blob-vaulted-backup-is-now-generally-available)
@@ -93,9 +94,19 @@ You can learn more about the new releases by bookmarking this page or by [subscr
   - [Backup for Azure Blobs (in preview)](#backup-for-azure-blobs-in-preview)
 
 
+## GRS and CRR support for Azure VMs using Premium SSD v2 and Ultra Disk is now generally available.
+
+Azure Backup now supports backup of Azure VMs using Premium SSD v2 and Ultra disk on GRS vaults and performs Cross-Region Restore (CRR). With Geo-redundant storage (GRS) and cross-region restore support, you can protect your virtual machines from data loss during a disaster and perform periodic audits by restoring data on demand in the secondary region.
+
+>[!Note]
+>Premium SSD v2 offering provides the most advanced block storage solution designed for a broad range of IO-intensive enterprise production workloads that require sub-millisecond disk latencies as well as high IOPS and throughput — at a low cost.
+
+For more information, see the [VM backup support matrix for the supported features and region availability](backup-support-matrix-iaas.md#vm-storage-support).
+
+
 ## Back up Azure VMs with Extended Zones (preview)
 
-Azure Backup now enables you to back up your Azure virtual machines in [Azure Extended Zones](../extended-zones/overview.md). Azure Extended Zones offer enhanced resiliency by distributing resources across multiple physical locations within an Azure region. You can back up multiple Azure virtual machines in Azure Extended Zones.
+Azure Backup now enables you to back up your Azure virtual machines in the [Azure Extended Zones](../extended-zones/overview.md). Azure Extended Zones offer enhanced resiliency by distributing resources across multiple physical locations within an Azure region. You can back up multiple Azure virtual machines in Azure Extended Zones.
 
 For more information, see [Back up an Azure Virtual Machine in Azure Extended Zones](./backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy.md).