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    Integrate Acronis Backup Gateway with IDrive® e2

    Acronis Backup Gateway extends Acronis Storage with public cloud storage capabilities, simplifying backup management across hybrid environments. By integrating with IDrive® e2, service providers can leverage scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud object storage to enhance the reliability, flexibility, and global availability of their Acronis backup infrastructure.

    Prerequisites

    Before you begin, ensure the following:

    1. An active IDrive® e2 account. Sign up here if you do not have one.
    2. A bucket in IDrive® e2. See how to create a bucket.
    3. Valid Access Key ID and Secret Access Key. Learn how to create an access key.
    4. A valid Acronis Backup Gateway account.

    Here are the steps that can assist you in effectively integrating Acronis Backup Gateway with IDrive® e2.


    Download and Install Acronis Backup Gateway

    1. Download the Acronis Backup Gateway ISO file.
      IDrive e2
    2. Boot a VM or Bare Metal Server from Acronis Cyber Infrastructure ISO.
    3. Create a Linux VM using this ISO as the boot file and install.
      IDrive e2
    4. Get the Admin Panel Address. Once installation completes, the machine will reboot.
      IDrive e2
    5. Using the Admin Panel address, visit the web console panel and accept the self-signed certificate.
      IDrive e2
    6. Log in with username admin. The password is the same as that you created during installation.
      IDrive e2

    Create Storage Cluster

    1. Click Infrastructure in the left-side menu and select Nodes.
    2. Click Create Storage Cluster.
      IDrive e2
    3. Enter the Name for the cluster and click on Create.
      IDrive e2

    Create Backup Storage

    1. Click Storage Services in the left-side menu and select Backup Storage.
    2. Click on Create Backup Storage.
      IDrive e2
    3. Choose Public Cloud and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    4. Select the check box for your storage node and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    5. Select S3 Compatible Storage and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    6. Enter the following details to continue,
      1. Enter your IDrive® e2 endpoint as Endpoint URL
      2. Enter your bucket name as Bucket
      3. Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as Access Key ID
      4. Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as Secret Key ID
      5. Click Next
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    7. Choose an appropriate Redundancy Settings as per your organization's policies and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    8. Enter Domain Name for the Backup Server and click Next (This should be a real DNS address).
      IDrive e2
    9. Enter your Acronis Account credentials to register your Cyber Protect Infrastructure and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    10. Review the Summary and click Create.
      IDrive e2
    11. You land on the Backup Storage Overview Page.
      IDrive e2
    12. Click on the Registration tab to confirm the registration.
      IDrive e2
    13. Log in to your Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud Partner account and confirm that the location is available by clicking Settings > Locations.
      IDrive e2

    Create Acronis Client Cloud Account

    1. In the Acronis Cloud Partner Portal, Click on Clients
    2. Click on New and Select Customer in the list.
      IDrive e2
    3. Enter Customer Details.
      IDrive e2
    4. Create an Administrator and provide a username and an email address.
      IDrive e2
    5. Select Services and click Next (Used Backup Protection Service).
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    6. Configure Services as per the requirement.
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    7. Select an appropriate cloud resource location (the DNS address provided in the Create Backup Storage section) and click Done.
      IDrive e2

    Add and Run a Backup on The Machine

    1. Click Clients in the left-side menu. Select the name of the client that you need to manage.
      IDrive e2
    2. Click Manage Services.
      IDrive e2
    3. Click Devices in the left-side menu, and select All Devices.
      IDrive e2
    4. Select the name of the Device and click Protect in Actions.
      IDrive e2
    5. Click Create Plan and select Protection to create a protection plan.
      IDrive e2
    6. While creating a backup plan by targeting Cloud Storage, update the following settings.
      1. Enter Name for Plan
      2. Select your Cloud Storage by clicking on Where to backup
      3. Schedule your backup as per the requirement
      4. Change other settings as per the requirement
      5. Click Create.
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    7. Click Run Now to start the backup.
      IDrive e2
    8. Click on the Activities tab to verify the status of the job.
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    Restore and Verify Backed-up Data

    1. Click Backup Storage in the left-side menu bar.
    2. Select Show Backups in Actions.
      IDrive e2
    3. Select backup and click RECOVER, and select Files/Folders.
      IDrive e2
    4. Click the partition you need to view.
      IDrive e2
    5. Browse the directory structure and retrieve or download the desired files.
      IDrive e2

    Note: Data restoration is handled by your specific backup solution provider 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 your backup solution provider.