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    Integrate ActiveImage Manager with IDrive® e2

    ActiveImage Manager is a backup and disaster recovery solution designed to protect entire volumes or selected files, with flexible scheduling and storage options. Integrating ActiveImage Manager with IDrive® e2 allows you to store backups in the cloud for improved redundancy, security, and accessibility.

    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 ActiveImage account.

    Configure IDrive® e2 with ActiveImage Manager

    1. Launch ActiveImage Manager.
    2. Click Backup.
      IDrive e2
    3. Select Volume Backup or File Backup depending on your requirement.
      IDrive e2
    4. Select the source folder from your local system and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    5. Enter a Task Name and File Name for the backup, then click Select Folder.
      IDrive e2
    6. Select Amazon S3 as the destination and enter your IDrive® e2 credentials:
      • Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as Access Key ID.
      • Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as Secret Key.
      • Select Specify Provider and open the drop-down menu.
        IDrive e2
      • Select Add New, then enter a Name and your IDrive® e2 S3 endpoint. Click OK.
        IDrive e2
      • Click Connect.
        IDrive e2
    7. Select your IDrive® e2 bucket and desired folder, then click Select Folder.
      IDrive e2
    8. In the Destination Configuration screen, click Next.
      IDrive e2
    9. Schedule the backup as required and click Next.
      IDrive e2
    10. Review the summary and click Save.
      IDrive e2
    11. If not scheduled, keep Run Now selected and click OK.
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    12. The job will be added and start automatically.
      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.