How to remove a configured Azure resource from Backup Exec

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can remove the configured Azure resources view from Backup Exec. This removes the configured Subscription and Recovery Services Vault information from Backup Exec.
To remove a configured Azure resource
  1. On the Instant Cloud Recovery tab, in the Configuregroup, clickRemove Configuration.
The Microsoft logon dialog box appears.
Perform the steps in the following order:
  • Note the device code.
  • Go to the Microsoft authentication link to give Backup Exec access to your environment and then click OK.
https://microsoft.com/devicelogin
Note: The device code expires after 15 minutes. If authentication fails, try the operation again.
Ensure that you logon to Microsoft Azure as a user who satisfies the following criteria:
  • Global administrator for the Active Directory tenant of the Azure subscription or has the permissions to create apps in the tenant.
  • Owner or User Access Administrator for the Azure subscription.
Refer to the Required permissions section in the Microsoft documentation for more information:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-resource-manager/resource-group-create-service-principal-portal
A confirmation message is displayed.
  1. Click Yes.
The configured Azure resources are removed from Backup Exec.
See About Instant Cloud Recovery.
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