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Can Azure Backup server be installed on same server as workload?


Is it possible to install azure backup server on same server as workload or does it require separate server?

And does it support backup of SQL 2014 Express edition?


Solution

  • It seems that it requires separate server, refer to this article.

    Azure Backup Server is designed to run on a dedicated, single-purpose server. You cannot install Azure Backup Server on:

    • A computer running as a domain controller
    • A computer on which the Application Server role is installed
    • A computer that is a System Center Operations Manager management server
    • A computer on which Exchange Server is running
    • A computer that is a node of a cluster

    For the supported version of SQL Server, you could refer to Azure Backup Server protection matrix.

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