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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.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    2. Navigate to Backup Infrastructure > Backup Repositories and click Add Repository.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    3. Select Object Storage.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    4. Select S3 Compatible.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    5. Select S3 Compatible.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    6. Enter a Name and Description for the repository. Click Next.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    7. Input the IDrive® e2 Endpoint URL under Service Point, and Region and click Add. Learn more about regions and endpoints.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    8. Input the IDrive® e2 Access Key and Secret Key and click OK.

      Learn more about Access Keys

      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    9. Click Next.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    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.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    11. Click Browse > New Folder. Enter a folder name, press enter key to confirm name, and click OK.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    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.

      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    13. To mount the server, click Next.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    14. Review the configuration and click Apply.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    15. Click Next.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide
    16. In the summary tab, review the settings and click Finish.
      IDrive e2 Veeam guide

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

    Learn how to troubleshoot 'Failed to retrieve certificate' error.

    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.