Azure Backup Setup — Cloud Backup for Servers & Clients

This service implements Azure Backup to protect a physical or virtual server or client with cloud-based backup and recovery. IT Partner defines backup points and policy with you, configures the Azure Backup cloud service and Recovery Services vault, installs the required agents, sets schedules and policies, verifies backup and recovery, performs test data recovery, and provides a project closeout report.

This service can protect a physical server, virtual server, or client using Azure Backup. The stated scope includes Azure VMs, Classic VMs, Standard and Premium storage VMs, VMs on Managed Disks, certain Azure Disk Encryption scenarios, Windows and Linux VM backup scenarios, and Windows Server or Windows computer files and folders backed up to Azure using a Resource Manager deployment.

The listed price is $90 per machine for SKU ITPWW110IMPOT. If you need to protect multiple machines or have requirements beyond the stated scope, confirm the final project budget with IT Partner before scheduling.

The listed duration for this service is 1 hour. The actual elapsed time may vary depending on the number of machines, access readiness, network conditions, and any issues found during verification, so confirm scheduling details with IT Partner for your environment.

The service lists no formal prerequisites. However, the client is responsible for coordinating resources and staff, providing a dedicated point of contact, coordinating any outside vendors, and configuring network equipment such as load balancers, routers, firewalls, and switches if needed for the engagement.

IT Partner starts with a kickoff meeting, then defines backup points and policy, prepares the Azure Backup vault, installs and configures backup agents, and verifies that the backup and recovery process works. If issues are discovered during verification, IT Partner works to fix possible issues within the service engagement scope.

A Recovery Services vault is the Azure component used to store backups and recovery points created over time. As part of this service, IT Partner prepares the Azure Backup vault so that protected systems can be backed up according to the agreed policy.

No. The service notes that deploying a backup policy on a virtual machine does not by itself mean the data has been backed up, because the VM Agent or applicable backup agent must also be installed on the virtual machine, physical server, or client.

Yes. A core deliverable is defining backup points and policy with the client, then setting up schedules and policies in Azure Backup. The final policy should reflect the agreed backup goals for the target machine or client system.

Yes. The success criteria include verifying that backup is working according to policy settings and performing test data recovery. The deliverables also include verifying the correct working of backup and recovery.

The engagement is considered successful when backup points and policy are defined and configured, backup is working according to the policy settings, and test data recovery is performed. These acceptance items are reflected in the project closeout report.

IT Partner defines backup points and policy with the client, configures the Azure Backup cloud service, installs agents on target systems, sets schedules and policies, verifies backup and recovery, and performs test data recovery. IT Partner also provides a project closeout report showing final project status, acceptance criteria matching, outstanding issues, and final budget.

The client coordinates internal resources and staff schedules, provides a dedicated point of contact, coordinates outside vendor resources if applicable, configures network equipment such as firewalls and switches, and reviews and approves deliverables in a timely manner. These responsibilities help ensure the Azure Backup setup can be completed efficiently.

The service description does not specify a required downtime window. Because agent installation, scheduling, and test recovery can depend on the target system and environment, confirm any business-impact timing with IT Partner before implementation.

Yes, the service is positioned to replace an existing on-premises or off-site backup solution with a cloud-based Azure Backup solution. The replacement approach should be validated against your backup goals, retention needs, and recovery expectations during the policy definition step.

The service includes Azure Backup configuration with multiple storage options and allows selection of the storage replication option between geo-redundant storage and locally redundant storage. The appropriate option should be confirmed during the engagement based on your needs and cost or resiliency requirements.

The service overview states that Azure Backup provides data encryption as part of the cloud-based backup service. It also notes support for certain VMs encrypted using Azure Disk Encryption with BEK and KEK, but exact applicability should be confirmed for your specific machines.

The included documentation is a project closeout report with final project status, acceptance criteria matching, outstanding issues, and final budget. More extensive documentation is not included in the base service and can be provided for an additional fee.

After setup and verification, IT Partner performs test data recovery and provides a closeout report indicating the final project status. Ongoing operations, expanded documentation, or additional backup design work beyond the stated deliverables should be confirmed separately with IT Partner.