Optimize Azure Recovery Services Vaults
Learn how to optimize Azure Recovery Services Vault backups with actionable insights to enhance cost efficiency and ensure operational excellence.
Optimizing Azure Recovery Services Vault backups not only saves costs but also ensures reliable protection for your critical data and workloads.
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Cost Optimization Recommendations
Review Idle Backups
Identify protected items in Recovery Services Vaults that have no backups for the past 90 days. These items may indicate resources that no longer exist or issues preventing backups from completing. Removing such entries can reduce unnecessary costs and improve storage management.
Use Locally Redundant Storage (LRS) for Dev-Test Workloads
For dev-test workloads where high durability is not critical, consider switching from Geo-Redundant Storage (GRS) to Locally Redundant Storage (LRS). LRS offers adequate redundancy at 50% lower cost compared to GRS.
SKU Pricing Comparison (Australia East Region)
| Storage Type | Price per GB/Month | Cost Saving (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Geo-Redundant | US$0.04 | N/A |
| Locally Redundant | US$0.02 | 50% |
Note: Prices vary based on Azure region. Review the Azure pricing calculator for up-to-date cost estimations.
Automate Backup Reviews
Set up Azure Monitor alerts or scripts to regularly check backup activity and flag idle backups or misconfigured policies. This ensures backups remain cost-efficient and reliable.
Operational Excellence Recommendations
Regular Policy Audits
Conduct regular audits of backup policies to ensure:
- Retention settings align with business requirements.
- Backup frequencies match criticality levels of resources.
- Policies exclude unnecessary test resources.
Centralized Reporting
Use Azure Monitor or custom dashboards for centralized visibility into:
- Backup success rates.
- Storage utilization trends.
- Idle or misconfigured backups.