Backup is often considered only after an incident occurs. Yet, in cloud environments, resilient backup design must be an intentional part of the infrastructure architecture from day one. Microsoft Azure provides multiple backup services, but choosing the right design and configuring it correctly requires a clear understanding of architecture patterns, operational constraints, and platform limitations.

This technical session focuses on designing and implementing Azure Backup solutions from an infrastructure perspective. We will explore how to build secure, scalable, and operationally reliable backup architectures that align with enterprise requirements and cloud operating models. Beyond basic configuration, the session emphasizes real-world design decisions, governance considerations, and common mistakes that can compromise recoverability.

Using practical examples and real-world deployment scenarios, the session covers:
• Core Azure Backup services and how to use them.
• Designing Azure Backup services for scale, security, and governance.
• Important network, identity, and security considerations.
• How to protect IaaS workloads, databases and storage solutions.
• Cost optimization and restore strategies.
• Common limitations and hidden pitfalls to avoid.

Attendees will gain practical guidance on designing robust Azure backup architectures, avoiding common misconfigurations, and implementing reliable protection strategies that support enterprise-grade recovery objectives and cloud governance requirements.

Backup design is a critical part of cloud infrastructure architecture, not an afterthought. This technical session explores how to design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable Azure Backup solutions from an infrastructure perspective. Using real-world examples, we cover core Azure Backup services, architecture and governance considerations, security and networking aspects, workload protection, cost optimization, restore strategies, and common pitfalls. Attendees will gain practical guidance for building robust backup architectures that support enterprise recovery objectives and cloud governance requirements.