About the restore scenarios for Microsoft Azure Stack VMs from the BAR interface
For restoring Microsoft Azure Stack VMs from the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface, the following scenarios are possible:
Table: Options for VM restore
Scenario | Option from the Restore Marked Files dialog box |
|---|---|
Restore the Microsoft Azure Stack VM with the existing configuration to the same location (subscription ID and resource group) | Restore everything to its original location. |
Restore the Microsoft Azure Stack VM with the existing configuration to an alternate location (subscription ID and resource group) | Restore everything to a different location (maintaining existing structure). |
Restore the Microsoft Azure Stack VM with modified configuration (includes VM metadata and location) | Restore individual directories and files to different locations. |
The options are available after you enter the details in the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface and proceed to the Restore Marked Files dialog box.
The following diagrams give an overview of the restore workflow:
