The Failover Test operation creates test virtual machines in a sandbox, using the test network specified in the VPG definition, as opposed to a production network, to a specified point-in-time, using the recovery disks and journal in the storage account, managed by the VRA. For more information see “Testing Recovery To Azure”, on page 142.

During the test, any changes to the protected virtual machines at the protected site are sent to Azure and new checkpoints continue to be generated, since replication of the protected machines continues throughout the test. You can also add your own checkpoints during the test period.