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    Configure Arctera Backup Exec with IDrive® e2

    Integrate Arctera Backup Exec with IDrive® e2 to securely backup and restore data using S3-compatible cloud storage. This guide covers configuring a cloud instance, creating and running backup jobs, and restoring data, so you can easily extend your Backup Exec environment with scalable, reliable IDrive® e2 cloud storage.

    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 Arctera Backup Exec account.

    Integrate IDrive® e2 with Arctera Backup Exec

    1. Launch Arctera Backup Exec.
    2. Go to Console > Storage > Configure Cloud Storage.
    3. Enter a Name and Description for the storage, then click Next.
    4. In the Cloud Storage Configuration wizard, click the information box to configure the cloud storage provider.
    5. In the Configurator, provide the following details:
      • Select Create Cloud Instance.
      • Enter a name for the cloud instance.
      • Enter your IDrive® e2 endpoint as the Service Host.
      • Set SSL Mode to Full and URL Style to Path.
      • Select the provider (choose based on your requirement - IDrive® e2 supports both options).
      • Click Execute Command. Once executed, close the tab.

      Click here to learn about adding Root & Intermediate Certificates to Backup Exec

    6. In the Cloud Storage configuration wizard, select S3 and click Next.
    7. Select the cloud storage provider you just defined and click Add/Edit.
    8. Click Add to create a new login account, then enter:
      • Username: Your IDrive® e2 Access Key
      • Password / Confirm Password: Your IDrive® e2 Secret Key
      • Click OK.
    9. After selecting the Cloud Storage and Logon Account, click Next.
    10. Select your IDrive® e2 bucket as the destination and click Next.
    11. Keep 2 as the default concurrent operations and click Next.
    12. Review the storage configuration summary, then click Finish.
    13. Restart your Backup Exec Services to apply the changes.

    Create and run a backup job

    1. Go to Console > Backups & Restore.
    2. Click Backup and select Backup to Cloud.
    3. Enter a Name for the backup, then click Edit to select the source data to backup.
    4. In the Backup tab, click Edit, then:
      • Select the Backup Type (Full or Incremental).
      • Select your configured cloud storage by clicking Storage, then click OK.
      • Click OK again after confirming the source and destination.
    5. Configure Encryption based on the requirements.
    6. Once the job is added, click Job Monitor.
    7. Select the job and click Run Now to start the backup.

    Note: You can configure both Full and Incremental backup jobs and schedule them to run as needed.


    Restore a backup job

    1. Go to Console > Backup & Restore.
    2. Click Restore to create a new restore job.
    3. Click Next to continue.
    4. Select the Files and Folders you want to restore from the backup set, then click Next.
    5. Select the folder you want to restore from the latest backup job and click Next.
    6. Select To different location, then click Browse to set the restore destination:
      • Choose a restore location on the local machine and click OK.
      • Select the Server Logon Account (Default).
      • Click Next.
    7. Click Next to continue.
    8. Enter a Name for the restore job, select Run Now to restore immediately, then click Next.
    9. Review the Restore Summary, then click Finish to start the restore.

    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.