This article contains the details of configuration of Azure Blob Storage for backup.
Create a new Backupset
Navigate to Protect > Go to Azure > All Subscriptions. Select the subscription.
Select Blob Storage. In the Storage Accounts tab, select one or more storage accounts and click Create Backup Set.
In the Backup Settings step, provide a Backup Set Name and select a Backup Policy. Click Next. If there is no existing backup policy in place, you can also create a new backup policy in this step.
In the Backup Content step, you can select what to protect in the following sections:
Container/Prefix Selection
Include All Containers: Choose to back up all containers in the storage account. Internal system containers are excluded by default.
Specific Containers or paths: Select individual containers or enter prefixes for specific folders to protect.
Access Tier Selection: Select at least one checkbox (Hot, Cool, or Cold) to proceed. You must make a selection to enable the Next button.
📝Notes
Backing up Cool or Cold tiers incurs Azure retrieval and read/write charges. Learn more.
The "Access Tier Selection" card is disabled for Premium storage accounts, as these accounts do not support standard Hot, Cool, or Cold access tiers.
Blob Selection
Exclude Blobs: Specify file types, extensions, Blob Index Tags, or Blob prefixes to exclude from the backup.
📝Note
Exclusion rules take precedence.
Include Only following Blobs: Specify the file types, extensions, or corresponding Blob Index Tags that should be included in the backup.
Exclude Prefixes: You can also choose to exclude certain blob prefixes.
Click Finish to create the Backup Set. A success message will appear upon creation.