Use Case  

Scenario: A business operates its critical applications on Hyper-V virtual machines hosted on-premises. In the event of a hardware failure or data center outage, they need a way to quickly bring these VMs back online to minimize downtime and continue operations.

Using BDRSuite, the organization can easily recover Hyper-V VMs to Microsoft Azure, ensuring that essential applications and data remain accessible. By restoring to Azure, they achieve rapid recovery and business continuity without the delays of hardware repairs or data migration.

User Guide for Recovering Hyper-V VMs to Microsoft Azure using BDRSuite  

Step 1: Configure the BDRSuite Backup for Hyper-V  

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

2. Select Hyper-V VMs: Choose the Hyper-V VMs you want to configure for backup.

3. Set Backup Options: Configure the backup schedules, retention policies, and target storage locations as per 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 Hyper-V.

3. Choose VM: Select the specific Hyper-V VM(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 VM.

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

Step 3: Execute Recovery Process  

1. Review Settings: Confirm the VM 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 VM is successfully deployed to Azure.

Step 4: Validate and Access the Restored VM  

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

2. Verify VM Status: Confirm that the restored Hyper-V VM is running and accessible.

3. Test Application Access: Ensure that applications and services hosted on the VM are functioning as expected.

Conclusion  

With this setup, you can recover Hyper-V virtual machines to Microsoft Azure, providing your organization with a powerful disaster recovery solution. This ensures data availability and continuity even in the event of an on-premises failure.