AZ488905 - Private Preview: Azure Backup for AKS Now Supports Azure File Share-based Persistent Volumes

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Published

Apr 16, 2025

Status

In development

Timeline

  • April 2025
    Private Preview

Product

Azure Backup

Tag

Features

Category

Management and governance
Storage

Description

We’re excited to announce the Private Preview of Azure Backup for AKS with support for Azure file share-based Persistent Volumes! 


With this new capability, customers can now enable snapshot-based backups for AKS applications using both Azure Disks and Azure file shares as persistent storage — expanding protection coverage for stateful workloads on AKS. 


What’s New 

  • Backup Support for Azure file shares used as Persistent Volumes in AKS. 
  • Support for SMB-type Azure file shares, enabling protection for a wider range of applications. 
  • Snapshot-based backups for workloads using Azure Disks and Azure file shares. 
  • Instant backup and restore experience with retention support up to 30 days. 

This Private Preview empowers customers to: 

  • Protect a broader set of AKS workloads using file shares as underlying storage 
  • Simplify data protection through native Azure Backup integration for multiple storage solutions together. 

Customers interested in trying out this feature can sign up for the Private Preview here. 


Start safeguarding your AKS workloads with confidence — no matter the storage choice.