My company needs a way to quickly transfer backup data from our Datto cloud and on-premises devices to Azure. I mentioned that the timeline they expect may not be feasible, but they still want a general idea of how we could manually retrieve this data. I'm trying to devise a straightforward solution without much planning time. It seems like when switching from a backup service provider, there should be an easier method to shift backups. My current plan is to create Azure containers, access each restore point in Datto, mount the drive on an Azure server, and use azcopy to transfer the data. However, I've found that the VHDX snapshots from Datto aren't compatible with Azure VMs. I'd love to get some advice or hear about others' experiences in similar situations, especially regarding moving data between backup providers without getting too involved in vendor politics.
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Do you have a VAR to consult with? Having a Value-Added Reseller, like myself, can really help you strategize the migration based on your specific setup. I’d be glad to assist if you need it!
Are you planning to keep your machines on-prem, or do you want to migrate everything to Azure? If your goal is to use Azure as a backup solution while keeping them on-prem, check out MARS or MABS for the backup route. If you’re looking into a full migration, Azure Migrate might be your best bet. You could set up Azure VM Backup once you move everything, and maintain your Datto backups until they expire.
We're on-prem and want to transition to the cloud gradually. Thanks for the resources! I'm familiar with these options. One key concern is retention; we need some data for over seven years, and I’d rather not pay for both Datto and Azure backups for that entire time. It seems like our MSP is resistant to letting go of those backups, and I'm stuck with their requirements.
Unfortunately, the VAR/MSP is part of the reason we are facing this issue. So, I don't think I'll be reaching out for that help right now.