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    Integrate Tintri IntelliFlash with IDrive® e2

    Tintri IntelliFlash is an intelligent storage platform that delivers all-flash and hybrid arrays with unified block and file support, built on a flash-optimized ZFS architecture for consistent, low-latency performance across virtualized and database workloads. It combines advanced data services, optimum protection, and hybrid cloud capabilities through its S3 Cloud Connector and analytics-driven management. Integrating Tintri IntelliFlash with IDrive® e2 provides a capable, scalable cloud object storage solution that enables seamless hybrid storage workflows for backup, archiving, and replication.

    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 Tintri IntelliFlash account.

    Configure Tintri IntelliFlash with IDrive® e2

    The following steps can help you successfully configure and integrate Tintri IntelliFlash with IDrive® e2.

    1. Log in to the IntellifFlash portal.
      Log in to IntelliFlash portal
    2. Navigate to Services, then click Cloud Connect.
      Navigate to Services and click Cloud Connect
    3. Click Cloud targets.
      Click Cloud targets
    4. Click Add.
      Click Add to create a new cloud target
    5. Provide the following details.
      1. Enter IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage as the Target alias.
      2. Select Custom as the Target Type.
      3. Enter your IDrive® e2 bucket as the Bucket Name.
      4. Enter your IDrive® e2 Endpoint as the Region name.
      5. Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as the Access Key
      6. Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as the Secret Key
      7. Click Next
        Enter bucket and credential details, then click Next
    6. Add s3.us-west-1.idrivee2.com as the Primary endpoint, then click Add. Click Next.
      Add primary endpoint and click Next
      Note: This config example uses the IDrive® e2 us-west-1 storage region. To use other IDrive® e2 storage regions, please use the appropriate IDrive® e2 service URL as described in this article.
    7. Review the Summary and click Add.
      Review summary and click Add
    8. IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage is listed as a cloud target.
      IDrive e2 Cloud Storage listed as a cloud target
      IDrive® e2 storage account has now been added as a Cloud Target. Steps 9-15 provide information on allocating IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage as a backup target for an existing Intelliflash project.
    9. Navigate to Provision > Projects.
      Navigate to Provision and select Projects
    10. Select your project, click Manage, and then click Data Protection.
      Select Data Protection under Manage
    11. Navigate to Cloud Connect and click Add.
      Click Add under Cloud Connect
    12. Choose IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage from the dropdown and click Next.
    13. Select the All radio button to choose the default settings for the Scope, then click Next.
      Select All for Scope and click Next
    14. On the Schedule page, from the dropdown, select Monthly + Daily, then click Add.
      Select Monthly + Daily schedule and click Add
    15. Once you complete step 14 successfully, under the Cloud Connect tab, IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage will be listed as a Cloud Target.
      IDrive e2 Cloud Storage listed as Cloud Target in project
    16. To manually begin a backup job to IDrive e2, click IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage and click Start.
      Click Start to begin a backup job
    17. Choose the Backup type as Full and click Backup.
    18. The backup job starts immediately. To review the additional details, click on IDrive® e2 Cloud Storage.
      Backup job in progress
    19. Once the backup completes, via IDrive® e2 console, navigate to the bucket tintri-IDrivee2-storage to find all the backup data stored on IDrive® e2 storage.

    Note: The data restoration process is managed by your backup software, which helps recover lost or compromised data. Each computing environment is unique, and factors such as data type, software settings, and system performance can impact the restoration process. If you encounter issues or have application-specific questions, please contact the technical support team for your backup software for expert assistance.