What is a required step when configuring an on-premises to Azure failover?

When configuring an on-premises to Azure failover, selecting the target virtual network is a crucial step. This is because the target virtual network serves as the network infrastructure in Azure where your on-premises resources will be replicated or failed over. Ensuring that the target virtual network is correctly configured is essential for the successful connectivity and functionality of the failover process.

A properly selected virtual network allows for the necessary communication with other Azure resources and can help maintain assigned IP addresses, security settings, and network policies. Without this configuration, the failover might not operate effectively, leading to potential downtime or loss of access to critical resources.

While options such as setting up a new storage account, configuring backup settings for the VM, and establishing a new resource group are important in various contexts related to Azure, they are not explicitly required in the failover process. The immediate need in a failover scenario is to ensure that the target environment is ready and capable of hosting the services that will transition from on-premises, which is why selecting the target virtual network is paramount.