Unable to delete File share due to AzureBackupProtectionLock

EnterpriseArchitect 5,036 Reputation points
2023-12-01T05:02:59.3566667+00:00

I can't remove the outdated, inactive File Share from my Azure storage account. This share is impacted by a resource lock, according to the error. How can I securely remove the Azure File share?

I can see under the Settings | Lock there is

AzureBackupProtectionLock lock type Delete.

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  1. Siva Villa 280 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2023-12-04T07:12:53.7333333+00:00

    EnterpriseArchitect

    Thanks for reaching Microsoft Q&A Team.

    The storage account has an Azure Resource Manager lock that protects it from accidental deletion. Your storage account has a Read-only lock that prevents any changes or deletions to the resource.

    In order to delete the fileshare, you need to remove the lock first and then try to delete the Azure File Share.

    Note: You can always create the same lock again to protect your resource from accidental deletion. I recommend that you create the lock again after you delete the fileshare.

    The below articles explain more about Resource locking. https://video2.skills-academy.com/en-us/azure/storage/common/lock-account-resource?tabs=portal

    Protect your Azure resources with a lock - Azure Resource Manager | Microsoft Learn

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