How to rename a locked Azure backup vault for Azure Blobs

Question

Hello, I hope you're doing well.

I have a locked immutable azure backup vault for my storage account blob and I have named this vault badly. I'd like to know if it's possible to rename it and if yes, how.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hello Jefte Santos,

Welcome to the Microsoft Q&A Platform. Thank you for reaching out, & I hope you are doing well.

Renaming an Azure Backup Vault, especially one that is locked and immutable, can be a bit tricky due to the immutability and lock features designed to protect the data from being altered or deleted. Azure does not support directly renaming a Backup Vault. You will need to create a new vault and migrate the data if renaming is essential.

Unlock the Vault (if possible)

Check Lock Settings: Navigate to your Backup Vault in the Azure portal.

Remove Lock: If the lock is a ReadOnly lock, you might be able to remove it temporarily. Go to the "Locks" section under the vault's settings and remove the lock. Note that this might not be possible if the lock is enforced by a higher-level policy.

Create a New Backup Vault

Create New Vault: In the Azure portal, go to "Backup Vaults" and click "Create". Follow the prompts to set up a new vault with the desired name.

Configure Settings: Ensure the new vault has the same configuration as the old one, including backup policies and retention settings.

Migrate Data to the New Vault

Backup Data: If possible, create a new backup of your data in the new vault.

Restore Data: Restore the data from the old vault to the new one. This might involve using Azure Backup's restore functionality or other data migration tools.

Update References

Update Policies and Scripts: Ensure any backup policies, scripts, or automation tools reference the new vault name.

Notify Stakeholders: Inform any stakeholders or team members about the change to avoid confusion.

Delete the Old Vault (if no longer needed)

Ensure all data has been successfully migrated and is accessible in the new vault.

Once confirmed, you can delete the old vault to clean up resources.

Be prepared for potential downtime during the migration process. Ensure that the migration process complies with any regulatory or organizational policies.

While Azure does not support directly renaming a Backup Vault, you can achieve the desired outcome by creating a new vault and migrating your data. Ensure you follow best practices to minimize risks and disruptions during the process.

Good luck with your Azure Backup Vault management!

rgds,

Alex

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