Configuring Restore Proxy for Disk Image Backup

Configuring Restore Proxy for Disk Image Backup

Overview

Ensuring data resilience and rapid recovery is critical for businesses relying on disk image backups to safeguard their systems. BDRSuite provides a reliable solution for recovering entire disk images to Microsoft Azure, leveraging Azure's cloud infrastructure for comprehensive disaster recovery. This guide outlines the process for recovering disk image backups to Azure using BDRSuite, enabling efficient service restoration and maintaining business continuity.

Use Case

Scenario: A business operates critical systems that are backed up as disk images. In the event of hardware failure or system corruption, they need a quick and reliable way to restore these systems to ensure minimal downtime and continuity of operations.

Using BDRSuite, the organization can recover disk image backups to Microsoft Azure, ensuring essential systems and data remain accessible. By restoring to Azure, they achieve rapid recovery and avoid delays caused by hardware repairs or physical restoration.

User Guide for Recovering Disk Image Backups to Microsoft Azure Using BDRSuite

Step 1: Configure the BDRSuite Disk Image Backup

  1. Open BDRSuite Backup Server: Access the BDRSuite Backup Server from your setup.

  2. Select Disk Image Backup: Choose the systems or disks you want to configure for backup.

  3. Set Backup Options: Configure the backup schedules, retention policies, and target storage locations based on your requirements.

Step 2: Initiate Recovery to Microsoft Azure

  1. Go to Recovery Tab: In the BDRSuite console, navigate to the Recovery section.

  2. Select Restore Type: Choose "Restore to Microsoft Azure" as the recovery type for disk images.

  3. Choose Disk Image: Select the specific disk image(s) you want to restore.

  4. Configure Azure Settings:

    • Enter your Azure credentials or choose an existing Azure account.

    • Select the Azure region, resource group, and virtual network for the restored system.

    • Define the VM instance size and any additional network settings.

Step 3: Execute Recovery Process

  1. Review Settings: Confirm the configuration settings for Azure deployment.

  2. Start Recovery: Click "Start Restore" to initiate the recovery process to Microsoft Azure.

  3. Monitor Progress: Track the progress in the BDRSuite console to ensure the system is successfully deployed to Azure.

Step 4: Validate and Access the Restored System

  1. Log in to Azure Portal: After the recovery completes, log in to the Microsoft Azure portal.

  2. Verify System Status: Confirm that the restored disk image is running and accessible.

  3. Test System Access: Ensure that the restored system and its applications are functioning as expected.

Conclusion

With this setup, you can recover disk image backups to Microsoft Azure, providing your organization with a powerful disaster recovery solution. This ensures data availability and continuity even in the event of on-premises failures.


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