Understanding Azure Backup Components and Options

The choice of component depends on the nature of the workload(s) you would like to protect. A Recovery Services vault is the storage entity in Azure that houses the protected data.

While various Backup components can also be used on premises, all of the Azure Backup components can be used to protect data in Azure. The Azure Backup components include:

  • Azure Backup (MARS) agent: This is a service installed on the Windows systems that enables you to backup files and folders to a Recovery Services vault. This agent creates an association between the Windows system and the Recovery Services vault.
  • Azure Backup Server: Azure Backup Server inherits much of the functionality of System Center Data ...

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