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Cloud Backup - How to Set Up Cynny Space for Cloud Backup
Cloud Backup
Cynny Space Object Storage provides a low-cost, scalable cloud storage location for secure off-site data protection. Retrospect 15.1 for Windows and Mac are certified for Cynny Space. Follow these step-by-step instructions for configuring Retrospect to integrate with Cynny Space.
Account Setup
Contact Cynny Space for product information and setup instructions. You will receive an access key and a secret key as part of the account setup.
Information for Retrospect
Retrospect needs three pieces of information to access Cynny Space:
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Path –
cs2.cynnyspaces3.com:443/your_bucket_name -
Access Key – Use the Access Key provided by your Cynny Space instance.
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Secret Key – Use the Secret Key provided by your Cynny Space instance.
You will need to edit the Retrospect INI file to specify an appropriate file chunk upload size under "[Options]":
Known Issues
Please note that Retrospect has the following known issues with Cynny Space:
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Unicode Backup Set Names: Retrospect does not work with Cynny Space if you use a Unicode character in the backup set name.
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.
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Next you’ll need to enter your cloud storage credentials.
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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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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