This is an archive version of the document. To get the most up-to-date information, see the current version.BYOL License
A BYOL (Bring You Own License) license is a subscription-based license that you can procure from Veeam sales representatives. The maximum number of Microsoft Azure VMs that you can backup with such a license is not limited and depends upon the number of allowed instances that you have purchased
License Expired
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure grants a grace period of 30 days after the expiration of the license for purpose of renewal. During this period, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure does not limit the program functionality. After this period, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure stops processing of all Microsoft Azure VMs and terminates all scheduled backup policies.
License Exceeded
When you exceed the counter of a BYOL license, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure continues to protect all backed-up Microsoft Azure VMs for the next 30 days. After 30 days, Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure ceases to back up Microsoft Azure VMs that exceed the license counter.
Automatic License Revocation
Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure automatically revokes the license for protected (backed-up) Microsoft Azure VMs if these VMs have not been backed-up within the last 31 days.
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