You have an Azure subscription that contains an Azure Recovery Services vault. You have an on-premises physical server that runs Windows Server. You need to back up the server daily to Azure. Which th

This question tests knowledge of how to configure Azure Backup for an on-premises Windows Server using the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent. It requires understanding the correct sequential setup process within the Azure portal and on the server itself.

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You have an Azure subscription that contains an Azure Recovery Services vault. You have an on-premises physical server that runs Windows Server. You need to back up the server daily to Azure. Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

Explanation

Approach. The correct three-step sequence is: (1) Download the MARS (Microsoft Azure Recovery Services) agent installer and vault credentials file from the Recovery Services vault in the Azure portal. (2) Install the MARS agent on the on-premises Windows Server and register it with the vault using the downloaded credentials file - this establishes trust between the server and Azure. (3) Configure a backup schedule and retention policy using the MARS agent console on the server, then run the initial backup. This sequence is mandatory because the agent must be installed and registered before any backup policy can be applied or data transferred to Azure.

Concept tested. Azure Backup for on-premises servers using the MARS agent - specifically the sequential workflow of: downloading the agent and vault credentials from the Azure portal, installing and registering the agent on the physical server, and then configuring the backup schedule/policy to enable daily backups to the Recovery Services vault.

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-windows-with-mars-agent

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#Azure Backup#MARS Agent#Recovery Services Vault#On-premises server backup

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