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A client has several critical Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) that host a multi-tier application. They need to configure Azure Backup for these VMs and implement a retention policy that keeps daily backups for 30 days, weekly backups for 12 weeks, and monthly backups for 24 months. Which type of backup policy in Azure Backup allows for this specific retention configuration?
- ACustom backup policy
- BEnhanced backup policy
- CBasic backup policy
- DStandard backup policy
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Correct answer: B. Enhanced backup policy
The Enhanced backup policy in Azure Backup for Azure Virtual Machines offers granular control over retention, including the ability to define daily, weekly, and monthly retention points with different durations, which directly matches the client's requirements. The Standard policy has more limited retention options.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. There is no 'Custom backup policy' as a distinct type; policies are either Standard or Enhanced for Azure VMs.
- C. There is no 'Basic backup policy' as a distinct type; the fundamental options are Standard and Enhanced.
- D. Standard backup policy has more basic retention options and might not support the exact combination of daily, weekly, and monthly retention periods required.
Azure Backup Enhanced Policy
An Azure Backup policy type for Azure VMs offering granular control over backup frequency and retention, including distinct daily, weekly, and monthly retention settings.
- Offers advanced retention settings.
- Supports daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly retention points.
- Provides more flexibility than the Standard policy.
Memory trick: For VM protection, choose the policy that enhances your retention options.