From ca22aa80aab3c7df0ebcc7eede85fa1b8482012b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: staleycyn <45440075+staleycyn@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:36:51 -0800
Subject: [PATCH] Update LAB_10-Implement_Data_Protection.md

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@@ -266,6 +266,9 @@ If you are working with **your own subscription** take a minute to delete the la
 + Using Azure PowerShell, `Remove-AzResourceGroup -Name resourceGroupName`.
 + Using the CLI, `az group delete --name resourceGroupName`.
 
+> [!NOTE]
+> To delete an Azure Recovery Services vault, you must first remove all dependencies like protected items, backup servers, and storage accounts, disable security features like soft delete, and then delete the vault itself. An example [PowerShell script](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/backup/scripts/delete-recovery-services-vault) is available. 
+
 ## Extend your learning with Copilot
 Copilot can assist you in learning how to use the Azure scripting tools. Copilot can also assist in areas not covered in the lab or where you need more information. Open an Edge browser and choose Copilot (top right) or navigate to *copilot.microsoft.com*. Take a few minutes to try these prompts.