Hybrid Backup and Recovery with Windows Server and Azure

Keeping business data safe requires a reliable, modern strategy that bridges on-premises infrastructure and the cloud. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of hybrid backup and recovery using Windows Server and Azure. You will transition from understanding basic backup definitions to implementing robust recovery strategies. Learn how to protect virtual machines, configure backup policies, and handle unexpected data loss scenarios with confidence. What you'll learn: Understand core hybrid backup terminology, architecture, and recovery objectives; Configure Azure Recovery Services Vaults and design effective backup policies; Implement secure backups for Windows Server on-premises workloads and IaaS virtual machines; Apply modern security practices, including immutable storage and basic zero-trust principles for backup data; Perform reliable restore operations to quickly recover lost or corrupted data. The course begins with foundational backup concepts and terminology before moving step-by-step through configuring vaults, setting up policies, and executing real-world recovery scenarios. You will progress through written explanations, practical configurations, and self-paced review exercises. This training is designed for beginner IT administrators, systems engineers, and support professionals looking to build cloud-integrated backup skills, with no prior cloud backup experience required. Start building a resilient hybrid recovery strategy today.