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Azure Backup is exactly what we are looking for.

The tool that does the data movement, is the Azure Backup utility (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49170)

Our first observation is that it requires SQL Server (that is a heavy requirement!).

But then the music stopped when it required AD.

How do we move in this direction without AD?

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  • Where is the part that requires a domain? I'm reading [this quickstart](https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/backup-azure-microsoft-azure-backup/) that implies joining a domain is optional... – Michael Hampton Jan 12 '16 at 01:47
  • @MichaelHampton Depends what tool is used, I discovered. see answer I am about to post – Jonesome Reinstate Monica Jan 12 '16 at 02:29

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OK, there is more than one azure backup tool.

MicrosoftAzureBackupInstaller.exe : This REQUIRES an active directory server. Setup will not continue without it.

MARSAgentInstaller.exe : This is a file system only tool. It does not require AD.

Alternate: use Azure File, to mount a share to windows, and use robocopy. https://serverfault.com/a/748465/13716

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