Downloading and extracting files for labs
Follow these steps to download and extract the files:
- Navigate to the following URL and download the archive folder (.zip): https://github.com/MicrosoftLearning/AZ-104-MicrosoftAzureAdministrator/archive/master.zip.
- Depending on the browser you are using, you will likely be presented with different versions of the following dialog. Click Save File and OK at the bottom of the screen:
Figure 22.1 – Downloading files (ZIP)
- Right-click on the ZIP file you downloaded, and click Extract All… (on Windows systems):
Figure 22.2 – Extract All (ZIP)
- Navigate to your downloaded folder and follow the instructions from GitHub labs as these files that are required will be in that folder
You have downloaded all the files you need for performing the labs later in the chapter.
Azure Recovery Services Vault with VM backup lab
This labwill guide you through creating a VM and recovery vault in Azure. They will be separated across two resource groups and a backup policy implemented for the VM to the vault. You will be configuring file and folder backups as well as recovery of these back to your VM. In addition to this, you will recover a VM from a snapshot and explore the soft delete options inside of the Azure Recovery vault under Backup services.
Estimated time: 50 minutes
Lab method: PowerShell and the Azure portal
Lab scenario: In this lab, you play the role of an administrator who has been asked to assess Azure Recovery Services. You will need to assess its ability to backup and restore files. You will also assess its capability to restore VMs both using snapshots and the soft delete functionality.
Visit the following link (Lab URL) to the official Microsoft learning GitHub labs, where you will be guided through each task step by step to achieve the preceding objective.
Lab objectives:
- Task 1: Provision your environment resources (resource group, VNets, and VMs)
II. Task 2: Set up your Azure Recovery Services vault
III. Task 3: Configure the Recovery agent
IV. Task 4: Configure file and folder backup
V. Task 5: Recover files
VI. Task 6: Recover files using snapshots
VII. Task 7: Review the soft delete functionality
Lab URL: https://microsoftlearning.github.io/AZ-104-MicrosoftAzureAdministrator/Instructions/Labs/LAB_10-Implement_Data_Protection.html
Lab architecture diagram:
The following diagram illustrates the different steps involved in the exercise:
Figure 22.3 – Azure Recovery vault with VM backup – architecture diagram
You have now explored how to implement a Recovery vault within Azure and how to use this for your backup services on your VM, setting up a backup schedule, and even restoring the data. You have seen how easy it is to work with these services and should feel confident in employing this in your environments.