Azure Backup for AKS

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What Azure Backup for AKS is

Azure Backup for AKS is a paid web service for backing up Azure Kubernetes Service environments. It supports persistent volume backup and offers both application-consistent and crash-consistent backup options. Scheduled backups can be configured with custom retention choices, allowing policies to match different recovery periods. Cross-cluster restore is supported, so backed-up data can be recovered to another cluster. Immutable backups are also available to help preserve backup data against changes. The service separates protected-instance selection from storage billing. Its AKS Protected Instance plan bases fees on the namespaces selected for backup, while Backup Storage covers vault-tier backup storage separately. The web platform makes it suitable for teams managing AKS protection through Azure’s online service rather than a local application.

Who it suits

It suits AKS operators who need scheduled, application-aware or crash-consistent backups with custom retention and cross-cluster recovery.

What it does well

Backs up persistent volumes
Supports application and crash consistency
Restores across clusters
Offers custom retention options
Immutable backups are available

What to know first

No free plan is listed
Storage is billed separately
Protected-instance fees depend on namespaces

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
AKS Protected Instance	Protected instance fees are based on the namespaces selected for backup	On request
Backup Storage	Vault-tier backup storage is billed separately from protected instances	On request

As azure.microsoft.com lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Verdict

Azure Backup for AKS provides several recovery controls, including immutable storage and cross-cluster restore. Review namespace selection and separate storage billing when estimating the service.