Secure, on-demand database backups directly from Business Central
 
This extension enables secure initiation and monitoring of Business Central environment database backups directly from inside Business Central, using the official Business Central Admin Center API.
Backups can be triggered manually by authorized users or automatically via Job Queue, and the solution provides notification capabilities to inform predefined recipients when a backup process is started.
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Key Features

• Initiate environment database backups from Business Central

  • Uses the official Business Central Admin Center API

  • No need to access the Admin Center manually

• Manual and automated execution

  • Start backups on demand from Business Central

  • Schedule recurring backups via Job Queue

• Secure Azure Blob Storage integration

  • Backups are exported directly to your own Azure Blob Storage

  • Full control over storage location and retention policies

• Notification on backup initiation

  • Send notifications to predefined recipients when a backup is triggered

  • Supports both manual and scheduled executions

• Role-based access control

  • Only authorized users can initiate backups

  • Leverages standard Business Central permission sets

 
Typical Use Cases

• Nightly or weekly environment backups

• Operational or compliance-driven backup processes

• Reducing dependency on manual Admin Center access

• Centralizing operational tasks inside Business Central

 
Security & Compliance

• Uses Service-to-Service (S2S) authentication with Microsoft Entra ID

• Requires explicit assignment of the D365 BACKUP/RESTORE permission set

• No credentials or download links are sent by email

• Backup files remain fully under customer control in Azure Blob Storage

 
Requirements

• Business Central online environment

• Microsoft Entra ID app registration with appropriate permissions

• Azure Blob Storage account for backup storage

• Initial configuration performed by an administrator

 
Summary
This solution brings backup control closer to Business Central operations, allowing organizations to automate and standardize their environment backup process while maintaining full security and ownership of their data.