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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.
      Configure Cloud Storage in Arctera Backup Exec
    3. Enter a Name and Description for the storage, then click Next.
      Enter Name and Description for Cloud Storage
    4. In the Cloud Storage Configuration wizard, click the information box to configure the cloud storage provider.
      Click on the information box to configure 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.
        • Execute Command in Configurator

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

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

    Create and run a backup job

    1. Go to Console > Backups & Restore.
      Click on Backups & Restore
    2. Click Backup and select Backup to Cloud.
      Click on Backup
    3. Enter a Name for the backup, then click Edit to select the source data to backup.
      Enter Name for Backup and Click Edit
      Select Source and Click OK
    4. In the Backup tab, click Edit, then:
      Click on Edit in Backup Tab
      • Select the Backup Type (Full or Incremental).
        Select Backup Type
      • Select your configured cloud storage by clicking Storage, then click OK.
        Select Cloud Storage and Click OK
      • Click OK again after confirming the source and destination.
    5. Configure Encryption based on the requirements.
      Set Encryption Based on Requirement
    6. Once the job is added, click Job Monitor.
      Click on Job Monitor
    7. Select the job and click Run Now to start the backup.
      Click on Run Now to Start 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.
      Go to Console > Backup & Restore
    2. Click Restore to create a new restore job.
      Click Restore to Create a New Restore Job
    3. Click Next to continue.
      Click Next to Continue
    4. Select the Files and Folders you want to restore from the backup set, then click Next.
      Select Files and Folders to Restore
    5. Select the folder you want to restore from the latest backup job and click Next.
      Select Folder to Restore 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 Restore Location from Local Machine
      • Select the Server Logon Account (Default).
        Select Server Logon Account
      • Click Next.
        Click Next
    7. Click Next to continue.
      Click Next to Continue
    8. Enter a Name for the restore job, select Run Now to restore immediately, then click Next.
      Run Now and Click Next
    9. Review the Restore Summary, then click Finish to start the restore.
      Review Restore Summary and Click Finish

    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.