Applies ToWindows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation Windows 8.1 Enterprise Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Standard Windows Server 2012 Essentials Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows Server 2012 Foundation Windows 8 Enterprise Windows 8 Pro Windows 8 Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Starter Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 Standard Windows Server 2008 for Windows Essential Server Solutions Windows Server 2008 Foundation System Center 2012 R2 Data Protection Manager Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Virtual Machine Manager

Symptoms

If you do not update Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent to version 2.0.8715.0 or a later version, you may encounter one of the following issues:

  • Backups that use the Azure Backup service may fail.

  • Replications to Azure by using the Azure Site Recovery service may fail.

Cause

This issue occurs because of Azure storage API changes.

Resolution

The issue is resolved in Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent version 2.0.8715.0 or a later version.The version 2.0.8715.0 can be obtained from the Microsoft Download Center:DownloadDownload the package now.Note The Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent version 2.0.8715.0 contains the mandatory fixes to enable seamless communication with the storage APIs.

Update information

Restart information

You may have to restart the computer after you apply the update.

Replacement information

This update replaces the previously released update 3033794. See more information about Azure Backup supports offline disk shipment and increases the number of backup copies and retention policies in Windows.

Version information

This Microsoft Azure Recovery Services Agent update version is 2.0.8715.0.

Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is an update in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

References

See the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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