Cloud Backup - How to Set Up Cloudian for Cloud Backup
Cloud Backup
Cloudian HyperStore provides enterprise-scale data storage solution for scalable on-site data management and protection. Retrospect 12.6 for Windows and Retrospect 14.6 for Mac are certified for Cloudian. Follow these step-by-step instructions for configuring Retrospect to integrate with Cloudian.
Account Setup
Contact Cloudian for product information and setup instructions. You will need an access key and secret key.
Information for Retrospect
Retrospect needs three pieces of information to access Cloudian:
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Path –
url_to_your_instance/your_bucket_name -
Access Key – Use the Access Key provided by SwiftStack installation.
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Secret Key – Use the Secret Key provided by SwiftStack installation.
Adding Cloud Storage in Retrospect
Adding cloud storage as a destination is simple. Retrospect has a new set type called "Cloud". Create a new backup set/media set and select "Cloud" as the type.
Windows Interface
Mac Interface
Next you’ll need to enter your cloud storage credentials.
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Mac Interface
Using Cloud Storage in Retrospect
Using cloud storage is simple. After you have created a cloud set, create a new script or add it to an existing one, and click "Run". The backup will begin with the contents of the set being uploaded to your cloud storage location. You can track the progress in the execution/activity.
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Mac Interface
Throttling Cloud Backups in Retrospect
Throttling for cloud backup and cloud restore is available in Preferences.
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Mac Interface
General Tips
Below are a number of tips for using cloud storage in Retrospect:
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Bandwidth Measurement Tool – Measure your upload and download bandwidth with this free tool: Speedtest.net.
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Disable Backup Verification – Verification will download all of the data that you upload. See more details about why you should disable it for cloud backups in Cloud Backup - Best Practices for Data Protection with Cloud Storage.
Last Update: May 17, 2018