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We really prefer to deploy Azure Backup Server on IaaS Azure VM, but what I suspect is: Where can the Azure Backup Server role be distributed?
Official documents say that you can use local server or IaaS azure VM at the same time.
But then…
Azure Backup Server inherits much of the workload backup functionality from Data Protection Manager (DPM). This article links to DPM documentation to explain some of the shared functionality
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Protecting workloads with Azure Backup Server has many nuances. The article, Install DPM as an Azure virtual machine, helps explain these nuances. Before deploying the machine, read this article completely.
The linked article says:
DPM running as an Azure virtual machine can’t protect on-premises data.
Now, it is clear that the sky blue distribution of DPM cannot protect local workloads. Is this correct for Azure Backup Server?
Is anyone experienced in using a similar configuration of Azure Backup Server?
I configured similar settings for our customers, and it just works. CapEx is very important, but in the long run, you can get more flexibility and reduce costs. For For companies that care about ransomware protection, tape is also a must. This is a benefit I personally cherish.
I need to protect two VMware instances in the local environment , And hope to achieve this by using Azure together with Azure Backup and Azure Backup Server.
The following figure shows a reference architecture:
We really prefer to deploy Azure backup server on IaaS Azure VM, but What I suspect is: Where can the Azure Backup Server role be distributed?
Official documents say that you can use local server or IaaS azure VM at the same time.
But then…
Azure Backup Server inherits much of the workload backup functionality from Data Protection Manager (DPM). This article links to DPM documentation to explain some of the shared functionality
(……)
Protecting workloads with Azure Backup Server has many nuances. The article, Install DPM as an Azure virtual machine, helps explain these nuances. Before deploying the machine, read this article completely.
The linked article says:
DPM running as an Azure virtual machine can’t protect on-premises data.
Now, it is clear that the sky blue distribution of DPM cannot protect local workloads. Is this correct for Azure Backup Server?
Is anyone experienced in using a similar configuration of Azure Backup Server?
As an alternative solution, you can configure a compact on-site backup repository supported by Veeam AWS VTL Gateway or Veeam StarWind Cloud VTL, and let the VTL itself Uninstall the virtual tape image to AWS S3 or Glacier. AWS VTL Gateway is available for free, while StarWind VTL is a paid software with some additional features and additional support for Azure and Backblaze.
I configured a similar setting for our customers, and it just works. CapEx is very important, but in the long run, you can get more flexibility and reduce costs. For companies that care about ransomware protection, tape is also It is necessary, this is a benefit that I personally cherish.