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    Transfer your backed-up data to IDrive® e2 via Veeam® Backup and Replication tool that provide you the total control, super flexibility, and always-on availability to meet your business objectives. Within IDrive® e2, you get highly secure and reliable infrastructure to store enormous amounts of data affordably.

    To backup directly to cloud object storage, refer Veeam® 12 guide.

    Follow these instructions for installing Veeam® Backup and Replication 11 and refer to the steps below to Configure IDrive® e2 as an Object Storage Repository.


    Configure IDrive® e2 as Object Storage Repository

    To configure IDrive® e2 as object storage repository follow the steps below:


    1. Launch Veeam® Backup and Replication 12.
      Veeam guide - Launch Veeam Backup and Replication 12
    2. Navigate to Backup Infrastructure > Backup Repositories and click Add Repository.
      Veeam guide - Add backup repository in Veeam 12
    3. Select Object Storage.
      Veeam guide - Select object storage repository type
    4. Select S3 Compatible.
      Veeam guide - Choose S3 compatible storage
    5. Select S3 Compatible.
      Veeam guide - Select S3 compatible as the repository type
    6. Enter a Name and Description for the repository. Click Next.
      Veeam guide - Enter repository name and description
    7. Input the IDrive® e2 Endpoint URL under Service Point, and Region and click Add. Learn more about regions and endpoints.
      Veeam guide - Enter endpoint URL, region, and add storage
    8. Input the IDrive® e2 Access Key and Secret Key and click OK.

      Learn more about Access Keys

      Veeam guide - Enter access key and secret key
    9. Click Next.
      Veeam guide - Click Next to continue the wizard
    10. Click Browse and select the Bucket. Click OK.
      Note: Disable Automatic bucket creation enabled by clicking the link and clearing the Create new buckets automatically (recommended) checkbox.
      Veeam guide - Browse and select the bucket
      Veeam guide - Confirm the selected bucket
    11. Click Browse > New Folder. Enter a folder name, press enter key to confirm name, and click OK.
      Veeam guide - Browse to create a new folder
      Veeam guide - Confirm the new folder selection
    12. Select Make recent backups immutable for x days checkbox to make recent backups immutable.

      Note:

      • We recommend enabling this feature to protect your data from ransomware.
      • Automatic bucket creation should be disabled if you select existing bucket from your IDrive® e2 account.

      Veeam guide - Enable immutable backups for recent restore points
    13. To mount the server, click Next.
      Veeam guide - Next to mount the repository server
    14. Review the configuration and click Apply.
      Veeam guide - Review the repository configuration
    15. Click Next.
      Veeam guide - Apply the repository settings
    16. In the summary tab, review the settings and click Finish.
      Veeam guide - Review the summary and finish setup

    For detailed step-by-step instructions from Veeam® to add Scale-Out Repository refer here.

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    For detailed instructions on how to use Veeam® Backup Job with IDrive® e2. Refer here IDrive e2 veeam pdf

    Note:

    • Data in object storage bucket/container must be managed solely by Veeam Backup & Replication, including data retention and management. Enabling lifecycle rules is not supported. If enabled, it may result in backup and restore failures.
    • Data restoration is handled by Veeam Backup & Replication and is affected by multiple variables that are unique to your environment. For application-related enquiries/support, it is strongly recommended you seek guidance from the technical team of Veeam Backup & Replication.