Create a snapshot using the Azure portal

To create a snapshot, complete the following steps:

• On the Azure portal, select Create a resource.
• Search for and select Snapshot.
• In the Snapshot window, select Create. The Create snapshot window appears.
• Enter a Name for the snapshot.
• Select an existing Resource group or enter the name of a new one.
• Select an Azure datacenter Location.
• For Source disk, select the managed disk to snapshot.
• Select the Account type to use to store the snapshot. Select Standard_HDD, unless you need the snapshot to be stored on a high-performing disk.
• Select Create.