In Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure, what storage accounts can be used as a backup repository?

Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure exclusively utilizes Azure Blob Storage for creating backup repositories. Specifically, it supports standard general-purpose v2 storage accounts and Blob storage accounts, allowing backups to be stored in Hot, Cool, and Archive access tiers to optimize costs and retention. The architecture relies on object storage for scalability and cost-efficiency, meaning other Azure storage types like File, Table, or Queue storage are not supported for storing backup image files.

B: Incorrect because Azure File storage is designed for SMB/NFS file shares and is not supported as a backup repository target in Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure.

C: Incorrect because Azure Table storage is designed for NoSQL structured data, which is incompatible with storing Veeam's image-level backup files.

D: Incorrect because it includes File storage, which is not supported; Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure relies solely on Blob storage for repositories.

1. Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure User Guide, Section: "Managing Backup Repositories" -> "Adding Backup Repositories".

2. Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure User Guide, Section: "Architecture and How It Works" -> "Storage Accounts".