You need to back up individual files and folders from an on-premises Windows Server directly to Azure without deploying a separate backup server (like DPM or MABS) on-premises. Which agent should you install on the server?

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Correct Answer: Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent

The Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent is used to back up files, folders, and system state directly from on-premises Windows machines to an Azure Recovery Services vaul...

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Real Exam ScenarioAzure Backup

You need to back up individual files and folders from an on-premises Windows Server directly to Azure without deploying a separate backup server (like DPM or MABS) on-premises. Which agent should you install on the server?

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Correct Answer

Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent

Why This Answer Is Correct

The Microsoft Azure Recovery Services (MARS) agent is used to back up files, folders, and system state directly from on-premises Windows machines to an Azure Recovery Services vault without requiring a local backup server.

📚 What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Azure Backup — a core concept tested in Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800 & AZ-801). Understanding Azure Backup is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.

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