Creating Cosmos DB Backup Policies

Use the New Cosmos DB Policy wizard to create a backup policy to protect Cosmos DB accounts.

Important

Before you create the first Cosmos DB backup policy, make sure that your service account has all necessary permissions. To do that, complete the Edit account wizard, even if you have already done so for other backup policies types.

  1. Launch the New Cosmos DB Policy wizard.
  2. Specify the policy details.
  3. Specify the policy source.
  4. Specify the policy protection settings.
  5. Complete the backup policy configuration.