You have a server that runs Windows Server. You plan to back up the server to an Azure Recovery Services vault once per week starting on the next Saturday. You need to schedule the weekly backup and p

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This question tests knowledge of Azure Backup using the Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent on a Windows Server. It specifically covers the two-step process of scheduling a recurring backup policy and triggering an immediate initial backup.

Approach. The correct two actions in sequence are: (1) Schedule the Backup - In the MARS agent console (or the Azure portal via the Recovery Services vault), configure a backup policy specifying weekly frequency starting on the next Saturday. This sets the recurring schedule but does not run a backup immediately. (2) Back Up Now - After the schedule is saved, use the 'Back Up Now' option to trigger the first backup immediately, independent of the scheduled window. This satisfies the requirement to perform the initial backup 'as soon as possible' while still having the weekly Saturday schedule in place going forward. The order matters: the schedule must exist before you invoke 'Back Up Now' so the backup knows which items and retention policy to apply.

Concept tested. Azure Backup configuration for Windows Server using the MARS (Microsoft Azure Recovery Services) agent - specifically how to create a backup schedule policy and how to perform an on-demand (immediate) backup separately from the scheduled job.

Reference. Microsoft Learn: Back up Windows Server to Azure - 'Schedule a backup' and 'Perform an initial backup' sections (AZ-104 / AZ-800 exam domain: Implement and manage storage / Azure Backup)

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