Move backup job from one Recovery Services vaults to another for the same server

Kristian Finstad 0

Hi,

I want to move the backup job for a server from one Recovery Services vaultst o another. But at the same time do not delete old backup data. The server must still be in the same resource group. Is this possible? how can i do this?

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Kristian Finstad

Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-07T08:24:28.0466667+00:00

vault -> Recovery Services vaults

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-07T09:30:22.4866667+00:00
Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A Forum, thank you for posting your query here!

Yes, it is possible to move the backup job for a server from one Recovery Services vault to another without deleting the old backup data. Here are the steps you can follow.

If you need to keep the current protected data in the old vault and continue the protection in a new vault, there are limited options for some of the workloads:

For MARS, you can stop protection with retain data and register the agent in the new vault.

Azure Backup service will continue to retain all the existing recovery points of the old vault.

You'll need to pay to keep the recovery points in the old vault.

You'll be able to restore the backed-up data only for unexpired recovery points in the old vault.

A new initial replica of the data will need to be created on the new vault.

For an Azure VM, you can stop protection with retain data for the VM in the old vault, move the VM to another resource group, and then protect the VM in the new vault. See guidance and limitations for moving a VM to another resource group. A VM can be protected in only one vault at a time. However, the VM in the new resource group can be protected on the new vault as it's considered a different VM.

Azure Backup service will retain the recovery points that have been backed up on the old vault.

You'll need to pay to keep the recovery points in the old vault (see Azure Backup pricing for details).

You'll be able to restore the VM, if needed, from the old vault.

The first backup on the new vault of the VM in the new resource will be an initial replica.

Refer below: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-move-recovery-services-vault#must-preserve-previous-backed-up-data

let us know if you have any further queries. I’m happy to assist you further.

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Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-07T10:10:30.5066667+00:00

Hi @Ashok Gandhi Kotnana To get this to work i have to move VM to another resource group? So its not possible to keep the VM in the same Resource group as it is today and just move the backup job to a new Recovery Services vault?

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-07T10:15:47.89+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

No, it's not necessary to move the VM to another resource group to link it to a new Recovery Services vault.

Note: Make sure the VM and the newly created Recovery Vault should be in the same region

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Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-07T10:58:21.01+00:00

@Ashok Gandhi Kotnana

Ok, then I get a bit confused since you wrote the following in your first reply:

For an Azure VM, you can stop protection with retain data for the VM in the old vault, move the VM to another resource group, and then protect the VM in the new vault.

Backup in old vault is stopped. When I try to add the server to the new vault it is not available above the server I can add. What else do I need to do to add it to the new vault?

The server and vault are in the same region.

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-07T16:24:48.92+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

I am setting up a Lab for this, I will update the results very soon by tmo.

Thankyou

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-08T02:42:11.98+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

I have got the positive results from my Lab, but in a completely different approach I need only one confirmation from you whether you have this option enable yes or no, if yes, I can share the step-by-step procedure.

Please provide this screenshot for the recovery service vault where you have an existing running backup i mean which is an old vault.

Thankyou

Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-08T07:17:17.94+00:00

Hi @Ashok Gandhi Kotnana

This is the setting from the old vault. Which I want to move from.

Thanks you.

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-08T11:32:59.5966667+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

Thanks for your screenshot,

Please follow the step-by-step procedure to achieve your requirement

I have created two recovery service vaults in same region and in same resource group

Important point: to protect backup data from accidental or malicious deletes. Disabling this feature isn't recommended. The only circumstance where you should consider disabling soft delete is if you're planning on moving your protected items to a new vault and can't wait the 14 days required before deleting and reprotection (such as in a test environment)

Stop your old vault backup

delete backup data (We can recovery it is we have enabled soft delete how to do it below i have given it)

Please find the below screenshot to delete it

Once you have deleted the backup, please add the vm in the newly created recovery service vault you can be able to successful add now.

One it is added, please take the initial back right away it will take 40+ time minimum as it is initial back, please hold on till it gets successfully completed and in backup policy schedule with less interval so that you can see the results very quickly

Click Backup Now this should be done in new recovery service vault

Here go to the old recovery vault and click on undelete the backup your backup will be recovered hold on till it's get completed

Please find the below artifacts which i have done from my end.Old Vault: -

New Vault: -

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-09T05:53:52.76+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

Just want to check if the above answer worked for you or else please let us know if any help, we are always here to help whenever you need us.

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Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-10T06:18:08.82+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

Just want to check if the above answer worked for you or else please let us know if any help, we are always here to help whenever you need us.

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Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-10T07:11:29.8233333+00:00

hi @Ashok Gandhi Kotnana Sorry i did the changes yesterday, but since you said this: 40+ time minimum as it is initial back. Then i would wait before everything was ok.

But one question, will it be any problem to run backup from the old vault to the server?

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-10T07:17:44.1933333+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

That is absolutely okay because mine is very less data.

Q) will it be any problem to run backup from the old vault to the server?
A) No, you cannot take new backups in the old Vault, you can take the backup only in 1 vault which is new vault, but old backup which you already have will be safe.

Hope that answers your questions

I request to take a movement and do accept my answer if it helps you any way.

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Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-10T07:46:31.3133333+00:00

hi @Ashok Gandhi Kotnana Sorry i meant restore will it be any problem to do restore from the old vault to the server?

Ashok Gandhi Kotnana 1,855 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2025-01-10T07:50:07.32+00:00

Hi @Kristian Finstad ,

I don't think you will face many challenges. If you face any challenges, you can raise a one more question with us, we are always help you as needed
Thankyou

Kristian Finstad 0 Reputation points

2025-01-10T08:37:24.1566667+00:00

@Ashok Gandhi Kotnana Thanks for your help, I will wait to Monday and see that everything is ok. Then i will accept answare.
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