Review the Prerequisites and Considerations

Verify if you have completed the following prerequisites:

• Log into the Console.

• Install the server component and create Data Stores if you want to store the backup data to recovery point servers.
• You have a valid recovery point to create a Virtual Standby machine. The recovery points can be from one of the following tasks:
• Backup, Agent-based Windows
• Backup, Host-Based Agentless
• Replicate
• Replicate from a remote Recovery Point Server

• Verify if the prerequisites to add a cloud account on Microsoft Azure are met. For more information, see Prerequisites for adding a Cloud Account on Microsoft Azure.

• Review the Compatibility Matrix that provides the supported operating systems, databases, and browsers.