This article contains the details of configuration of Azure Blob Storage for backup.
Create a new Backupset
Navigate to Protect > Go to Azure > All Subscriptions. Select the subscription.
Select Blob Storage. In the Storage Accounts tab, select one or more storage accounts and click Create Backup Set.
In the Backup Settings step, provide a Backup Set Name and select a Backup Policy. Click Next. If there is no existing backup policy in place, you can also create a new backup policy in this step.
In the Backup Content step, choose what to protect:
Include All Containers: Backs up all the containers (except internal containers) present in the storage account.
Specific Containers or paths: Allows you to select specific containers or enter prefixes for folders to back up.
Optionally, configure exclusions or inclusions:
Exclude Blobs: Specify file types, extensions, Blob Index Tags, or Blob prefixes to exclude from the backup. Note: Exclusion rules take precedence.
Include Only following Blobs: Specify the file types, extensions, or corresponding Blob Index Tags that should be included in the backup.
Exclude Prefixes: You can also choose to exclude certain blob prefixes.
Click Finish to create the Backup Set. A success message will appear upon creation.