Add Cloud Storage

This section describes how to add cloud storage using Amazon S3 as an example.

To Add Amazon S3 Cloud Storage

1. Open the application menu, then click Add Storage Account

2. Select S3.

General Settings

Specify Storage Account details:

• In the Display name field, enter a name for the cloud storage. This name will be used throughout the application.
• In the Account type drop-down menu, select the required account type. Available options include:
  • Amazon S3
  • Amazon S3 China
  • Amazon S3 EU - AWS European Sovereign Cloud (physically and logically isolated within the EU (European Union)).
  • Amazon S3 GovCloud.

Authentication

Enter your Access Key and Secret Key for authentication.

Bucket Selection

Select the required bucket from the Bucket name drop-down list.

Depending on the bucket configuration:

• If Object Lock (Immutability) is not enabled (or cannot be enabled), the corresponding options will be visible:

• If Object Lock (Immutability) is enabled (or can be enabled), you can manage the object lock settings.

You can also:

• Create a new bucket

Enable Default Object Lock and/or Object Lock (Immutability) for the bucket.

Advanced Settings

To configure additional options, click Advanced Settings.

Backup Mode

Select one of the following modes:

• Regular mode - enables both backup and restore operations
• Restore only - allows using the storage only for restore operations

Additional Options

• To enable secure connection, select the Use SSL checkbox
• S3 Acceleration is enabled by default

Final Steps

• If you are using a firewall, configure the proxy settings.
• After completing the configuration, click OK.