Azure SQL staging server sizing

[479er]

Does anyone know if there's a sizing recommendation when creating the Azure SQL instance that will be used as a staging server for backing up Azure SQL databases? Does its configuration (tier, vCores, storage, etc.) have any impact in the backup process?

Any feedback is welcome.

[lyudmila.ezerskaya]

Hi,

The sizing of the staging server depends on the size and number of databases you plan to back up with a single backup policy. Could you please share more details about your configuration?

Once we have this information, we’ll review it and get back to you with an update.

[479er]

Hi,

I'll ask the DBA for that information and get back to you.

Thanks!

[479er]

Lyudmila,

The DBAs are hesitant to back up the databases using Veeam, since a lot of them are in the Hyperscale tier. Does Veeam Backup for Azure handle backups of databases in said tier?

Thanks.

[lyudmila.ezerskaya]

Hi! Azure SQL databases in the Hyperscale tier can be backed up using Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure.