In this article, we will explore the usage of the Add-ASRReplicationProtectedItemDisk cmdlet in Windows PowerShell. This cmdlet is a powerful tool that allows system administrators to add a disk to an Azure Site Recovery (ASR) replication protected item. By using this cmdlet, administrators can easily extend the protection of their virtual machines by adding additional disks. This article will provide step-by-step instructions on how to use the cmdlet and explain its importance in the Windows environment.

Examples:

Example 1: Adding a disk to an ASR replication protected item

Add-ASRReplicationProtectedItemDisk -VMName "MyVM" -DiskName "AdditionalDisk" -DiskSizeInGB 100

This example demonstrates how to add a disk named "AdditionalDisk" with a size of 100GB to a virtual machine named "MyVM". The cmdlet will automatically replicate the newly added disk to the Azure Site Recovery vault, ensuring that it is protected in case of a disaster.

Example 2: Checking the status of the replication process

Get-ASRReplicationProtectedItem -VMName "MyVM" | Get-ASRReplicationProtectedItemDisk

This example shows how to check the status of the replication process for a specific virtual machine. By using the Get-ASRReplicationProtectedItem and Get-ASRReplicationProtectedItemDisk cmdlets, administrators can monitor the progress of the replication and ensure that all disks are successfully protected.