Exam AZ-103 topic 2 question 1 discussion

Ok, think I've answered my own question here - there's a different policy for VMs and File Shares. File Shares is max 180 days, VMs is max of 99 years (you get a red exclamation mark when you attempt 100 years). Slightly misleading second answer area, it should state "in the backup policy for VMs..." - it also looks like you need separate policies for VMs and File Shares so I don't know how you can get away with just one. Answers for me: Top Box = Share1 only, Bottom Box = 99 years

In exam - Aug28, There was a option for 10 years also and I selected that .. not sure if it is the correct one but I passed :)

Given answer is correct

With the latest update to Azure Backup, customers can retain their data for up to 99 years in Azure. Note: A backup policy defines a matrix of when the data snapshots are taken, and how long those snapshots are retained.

BOX 1 - Share1 BOX 2 - 10 years https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/azure-file-share-support-matrix Retention limits RETENTION LIMITS Setting Limit Maximum total recovery points per file share at any point in time 200 Maximum retention of recovery point created by on-demand backup 10 years Maximum retention of daily recovery points (snapshots) per file share 200 days Maximum retention of weekly recovery points (snapshots) per file share 200 weeks Maximum retention of monthly recovery points (snapshots) per file share 120 months Maximum retention of yearly recovery points (snapshots) per file share 10 years

Just tested in labs, maximum time is 10 years. So 99 years is NOT a good answer.

Can someone explain why its Share only?

correct answer, tested in lab

Friends, Can some one explain why backup policy can be defined for fileshare1 only ?

Are the correct answers not updated on the forum?

first box: share1 only 2nd box: 99 years( he is asking for how long we can retain data so its 99 years. I tested in lab ) so I will go for 99 years.

Currently Backup for Azure File shares only offers the ability to retain your daily backups up to 120 days.

I think retention should should be maximum value below 10 years, that is 365 days. 10 years is maximum for file share, so 99 years in not valid.

99 years for VM's, but as in the current scenario we are actually discussing about a File Share, the answer is 10 years

Correct Answer Share1 Only 365 Days

https://www.abox.com/PDFM/Azure_Backup_Datasheet.pdf 99 Years for Sure

Backup policy showing 10 years by default but allowed 1-99 value in the filed.