Microsoft Azure Administrator: Implement Backup and Recovery
Data loss isn’t a question of if—it’s when. This course cuts through the noise and teaches you exactly how to architect backup and recovery solutions in Azure that actually protect your infrastructure. You’ll move from theory to hands-on implementation in just over an hour.
AIU.ac Verdict: Essential for Azure administrators and infrastructure engineers who need to design resilient systems without spending weeks on theory. The 63-minute format is brilliant for upskilling quickly, though you’ll want to supplement with hands-on lab work in your own Azure environment to cement the concepts.
What This Course Covers
You’ll cover Azure Backup fundamentals, including vault creation, backup policies, and recovery point objectives (RPO). The course walks you through protecting virtual machines, SQL databases, and on-premises workloads, then moves into recovery scenarios—restoring individual files, full VMs, and managing failover strategies. Michael Bender focuses on practical decision-making: when to use Azure Backup versus Site Recovery, how to calculate costs, and designing for compliance requirements.
The hands-on labs embedded throughout let you configure backup agents, test recovery procedures, and troubleshoot common failures. You’ll learn retention strategies, cross-region replication, and how to validate your disaster recovery plan actually works—not just exists on paper. This is the operational knowledge that separates admins who prevent disasters from those who scramble when they happen.
Who Is This Course For?
Ideal for:
- Azure Administrators: Need to implement and manage backup solutions as part of core responsibilities. This is foundational knowledge for the AZ-104 exam.
- Infrastructure Engineers: Designing resilient systems and need to understand Azure’s backup and disaster recovery options before architecting solutions.
- DevOps Engineers: Building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code who need to embed backup and recovery into their automation strategies.
May not suit:
- Complete Azure Beginners: Assumes familiarity with Azure portal, resource groups, and basic VM concepts. Start with Azure fundamentals first.
- Database Specialists (SQL/NoSQL Focus): Covers SQL backup at a high level; if you need deep database-specific recovery strategies, seek specialist DBA courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Microsoft Azure Administrator: Implement Backup and Recovery take?
1 hour and 3 minutes of video content. Most learners complete it in one sitting or split across two sessions. Add 2–3 hours if you’re working through the hands-on labs.
Do I need Azure experience before starting?
Yes—you should be comfortable navigating the Azure portal and understand basic concepts like resource groups and virtual machines. If you’re new to Azure, complete a fundamentals course first.
Will this prepare me for the AZ-104 exam?
It covers the backup and recovery domain thoroughly, but the AZ-104 is broad. Use this course as one component of your study plan alongside practice exams and other domains.
Can I access hands-on labs without a paid Azure subscription?
Pluralsight provides sandbox environments for most labs, but having your own Azure subscription (even a free trial) gives you real-world experience and is strongly recommended.
Course by Michael Bender on Pluralsight. Duration: 1h 3m. Last verified by AIU.ac: March 2026.
