Setting up a backup Conductor virtual machine on Azure

Note:
Prerequisites
  • Conductor version 3.4.1 or later.

To set up a backup Conductor virtual machine (VM) on Azure, complete the following steps:

  1. Go to Conductor VM’s resource group and select the Conductor VM.
  2. Select Backup.
  3. Select an existing vault or create a new one. Choose Standard or Enhanced for Policy sub type depending on your needs.
  4. In Choose backup policy, select an existing policy or create a new one. If you choose to create a new policy, configure the policy setting. For more details on enhanced policy setting, refer to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-vms-enhanced-policy?tabs=azure-portal#create-an-enhanced-policy-and-configure-vm-backup
  5. Leave Azure Backup Resource Group blank to use the default name or alternatively enter a custom name. For backup resource group naming rules, refer to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-during-vm-creation#azure-backup-resource-group-for-virtual-machines.
  6. Click OK.
  7. Click Enable backup.
  8. After the backup job completes, select Backup. You can test backup policy by selecting Backup now.
  9. Select the retention date for the recovery point and click OK.
  10. Click View jobs to monitor the backup progress.
  11. For further information, click View details.