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Azure Backup

Azure Backup is a robust and scalable solution designed to protect your data by backing it up to the Microsoft Azure cloud. It offers a reliable and secure way to safeguard critical data, including virtual machines, databases, files, and application data, ensuring that you can recover your data in the event of loss or corruption. With Azure Backup, you can create scheduled backups, implement retention policies, and manage recovery points through a user-friendly interface. It supports multiple backup scenarios, including full, incremental, and differential backups, providing flexibility based on your needs. The service includes built-in encryption for data at rest and in transit, ensuring your backups are protected against unauthorized access. Azure Backup also integrates seamlessly with Azure Site Recovery, providing a comprehensive disaster recovery solution, and offers features like application-aware backups for applications like SQL Server and SharePoint, ensuring consistent data protection and recovery.