BlobStorage account type is not supported for backup?

Melby, Patrick W 1 Reputation point
2021-09-10T23:27:44.913+00:00

I am trying to create an Operational Backup for an Azure Storage account of type BlobStorage, NOT General Purpose v2. Documentation here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/blob-backup-configure-manage

I get errors hinting that I need to upgrade my storage account to General Purpose 2.

Is GP2 required for backups?

Azure Blob Storage
Azure Blob Storage
An Azure service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as blobs.
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  1. Alan Kinane 16,786 Reputation points MVP
    2021-09-11T09:58:17.39+00:00
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  2. Sumarigo-MSFT 43,406 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2021-09-19T15:18:41.417+00:00

    @Melby, Patrick W Currently it's not supported! “Backup of Azure Blobs is currently in the works, I don't have ETA (GA) for now! You can keep a watch on Azure updates

    >We are planning to launch the limited preview for operational backup of blobs very soon. You can sign up using the following form so we can enable the required subscriptions to use blob backup and notify you once it’s available: https://aka.ms/AB-BlobBackup-SignUp

    To give you a glimpse of what the operational backup solution will offer, check out this short demo: https://aka.ms/AB-BlobBackup.
    Would also urge you to fill out this survey to help us understand your requirements better and if this solution meets them.

    If this answers your query, do click “Accept the answer” and Up-Vote for the same, which might be beneficial to other community members reading this thread. And, if you have any further query do let us know.

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