You can configure backups for SAP HANA databases on Azure Compute. The configuration wizard guides you through the configuration process, which includes creating any new entities that are needed, such as a plan, an object storage client, and a content group.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.
The database overview page appears.
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In the upper-right area of the page, click Add server.
The Configure Database Server page appears.
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Select SAP HANA as database type.
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Click NEXT.
The Select Your Database Environment page appears.
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Select Database running in the cloud VM.
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From the Select vendor list, select Microsoft Azure.
An active trial or an active subscription is required.
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Click CONTINUE.
The Backup Method Overview page appears.
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Click NEXT.
The Region page appears.
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From the region list, select the region where the cloud storage is located.
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Click NEXT.
The Cloud Storage page appears.
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For the primary copy of the backup data, select existing cloud storage or create new cloud storage.
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Move the Secondary copy toggle key to right to store a secondary copy of the backup data for long-term retention.
For information about creating a primary copy or a secondary copy, see Creating a Cloud Storage for SQL Server Backups on Azure.
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Click NEXT.
The plan page appears.
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Select an existing plan or create a new plan.
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Click NEXT.
The Install Package page appears.
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To perform an interactive installation, complete the following:
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Select Interactive installation.
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Download the SAP HANA package, and then install it on the server you want to back up.
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Copy the authcode, and then use it to authenticate the SAP HANA package on the server.
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In the Server name drop-down list, select the name of the server.
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Click NEXT.
The Backup Content page appears.
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Review the list of instances that will be protected, click NEXT.
The Summary page appears.
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Review the summary and click FINISH.