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    Integrate Ava Cloud Cameras with IDrive® e2

    Ava Cloud Cameras are AI-powered, cloud-native video security cameras that deliver high-resolution imaging, advanced analytics, and proactive threat detection through seamless integration with the Ava Aware Cloud platform. Integrating Ava Cloud Cameras with IDrive® e2 allows you to enhance video storage capabilities with a scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud object storage solution.

    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 current release of Ava Aware, an Ava Aware camera license, and an Ava Storage Connect license.

    Configure IDrive® e2 with Ava Cloud Cameras for Backup

    1. Log in to your Ava Aware Cloud Deployment platform.
      IDrive e2
    2. Click the Devices tool within Aware.
      IDrive e2
    3. In the Devices window, click Camera > Configuration.
      IDrive e2
    4. Create a new profile for backups or use an existing profile. Enable Back up camera recordings and choose what types of recordings to back up by clicking Recordings to backup.
    5. Click OK.
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    6. To configure IDrive® e2 cloud storage, re-open the Configuration window and click Manage Backup Settings.
    7. To create a new destination, click IDrive e2.
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    8. Enter the following details in the Backup Locations window.
      1. Select Amazon S3 as the Backup location.
      2. Enter your IDrive® e2 Access Key as Access Key.
      3. Enter your IDrive® e2 Secret Key as Client Secret.
      4. Enter your IDrive® e2 S3 endpoint as Endpoint.
      5. Enter your region name as Region.
      6. Enter your IDrive® e2 Bucket Name as Bucket.
      7. Click Done.
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    9. To change the backup schedule, clickChange Schedule in the Deployment settings window.
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    Apply a New Configuration Profile to a Camera

    1. Log in to your Ava Aware Cloud deployment.
      IDrive e2
    2. If required, enter your 2-factor authentication code to authenticate your user credentials.
    3. Select Devices.
    4. Select the cameras you wish to apply the configuration to by clicking on their respective checkboxes.
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    5. Click IDrive e2 on the right. The Edit dialog is displayed. Select the configuration profile to apply to the cameras.
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    6. Select your new profile (Storage) as the Camera configuration profile from the drop-down.
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    7. Click Done.

    Recordings backed up using Ava Storage Connect can be accessed and downloaded by signing into your IDrive® e2 Console. The recordings are stored as MP4 files.

    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.