Public Preview: Azure NetApp Files enable backup by default

Azure NetApp Files now enables backup by default when creating new volumes, delivering a more seamless and secure data‑protection experience. Backups are automatically provisioned during volume creation, reducing setup effort while still allowing customers to opt out when needed. This enhancement improves usability, strengthens data resilience, and is available across all Azure NetApp Files regions Learn more: * [What's new in Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/whats-new) * [Protect Azure NetApp Files volumes](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/protect-volumes) * [Create an SMB volume for Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-create-volumes-smb) * [Create an NFS volume for Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/azure-netapp-files-create-volumes) * [Configure policy-based backups for Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/backup-configure-policy-based) * [Create a dual-protocol volume for Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/create-volumes-dual-protocol) * [Understand data protection and disaster recovery options in Azure NetApp Files](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-netapp-files/data-protection-disaster-recovery-options)