You can archive Block data or Agentless VMware data and store these archive data in supported cloud storages: Amazon S3, generic cloud storage that is typically compatible with the Amazon S3 API, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, and Alibaba Cloud. You can also store NDMP backups (desktop interface only) in the cloud storage.
See also. For the latest system compatibility details regarding supported hardware, file systems, applications, operating systems, and service packs, see the DPX 4.10 Compatibility Matrix.
Create a bucket on the cloud provider. Add the cloud provider as a Device Cluster and create an associated Media Pool. The media will automatically be managed. A backup job instance must exist and be backed up to Catalogic vStor before an archive job can be created based on the backup.
Review the following prerequisite items before registering your cloud storage with Catalogic DPX:
Every device must be a member of one and only one device cluster.
All devices in a cluster must use the same media. For example, devices that use disk directories and devices that use tape cannot be in the same device cluster.
A single device cluster cannot contain both devices on a Storage Area Network (SAN) and devices directly connected to a server. They must be in separate device clusters.
A failed archive job that is a base will force the next backup to be a base even if it is scheduled to be incremental or differential.
To use the node as a Cloud Proxy when the firewall is enabled, the node must have the NIB_PORT_RANGE set, and the NDMP ports must be open.
Limit the available port range configuration using the NIB_PORT_RANGE option. Note that the number of ports in the range must be at least as many as the number of concurrent NDMP operations.
Restrictions. You can edit most parameters from the desktop interface. This functionality is not yet available in the web interface.
Before registering cloud storage with Catalogic DPX, take the following steps to configure the NIB_PORT_RANGE parameter:
Open the Parameter Configuration Interface.
See also. For more information about how to configure parameters such as NIB_PORT_RANGE on the Catalogic DPX Parameter Configuration Interface, follow the instructions in Configuring Parameters.
Select nibbler (Advanced data/device server) from the available modules on the Advanced Server tape server node.
Enable Basic Visibility, check the NIB_PORT_RANGE option and define the range of ports, e.g. 50000-50030.
Ensure that the corresponding TCP port range remains open on the firewall.
A device cluster is a logical grouping of non-tape library (standalone) backup devices. Follow these steps to add and configure AWS S3 for Agentless VMware and Block archiving.
See also. In addition to the AWS S3 cloud storage, Catalogic DPX supports the cloud storage by some other vendors, such as MinIO. For more information about registering a generic cloud storage with Catalogic DPX, see Registering Generic Cloud Storage.
Take the following steps to register Amazon S3 cloud storage with Catalogic DPX:
Complete the preparation that is described in Cloud Storage.
Go to Devices & Pools in the sidebar. Then select the Add Device Cluster button in the upper right corner to open the Add Device Cluster dialog.
Select Cloud as the Device Cluster Type.
In the device cluster registration pane, enter the following fields:
Device Cluster Name
An arbitrary, unique name that you can use to identify your cloud storage item in Catalogic DPX. Device cluster names must be up to 48 alphanumeric characters with no spaces. For example, PRODUCTION_CLOUD. Ensure that none of the device clusters share the same name.
Cloud Provider Type
Select AWS S3 for Amazon S3 Standard or Amazon S3 Glacier.
See also. If you select Amazon S3 Glacier for the cloud provider type, the Standard archive retrieval mode is used by default. To switch this archive retrieval option to Expedited for a rapid restore, follow the instructions in Additional Block Backup Source Options.
IAM Access Key ID
The access ID of the AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM).
IAM Secret Access Key
The Secret Access Key of the IAM.
Bucket Name The bucket name as defined in the cloud service.
Description
Optional description of the device cluster item in Catalogic DPX. Up to 48 characters.
In the Device Configuration section, specify devices (at least one is required) from which backup data will be archived to the cloud.
Important. In a typical configuration, Block and VMware backup data is stored on vStor which is added to the DPX as a vStor node. However, for the cloud device configuration, the DPX Client, installed by default on vStor 4.10 or newer, must also be added as a client node. Therefore, the same vStor machine will appear twice in the nodes list, but in different capacities (node types). To add vStor as a client node, follow the procedure in Adding a Client Node from the Master Server Level.
Complete the preparation that is described in Cloud Storage.
Open the Configure tab in the function tab bar.
From the task panel, click Devices in the Configuration Options section.
Do one of the following to open the ADD DEVICE CLUSTER pane:
Right-click the Enterprise item where you want to add the cloud storage and click Add Device Cluster.
From the window menu bar, select Device > Add Device Cluster [Ctrl+Shift+C].
In the ADD DEVICE CLUSTER pane, enter the following fields:
Device Cluster Name
An arbitrary, unique name that you can use to identify your cloud storage item in Catalogic DPX. Device cluster names must be up to 48 alphanumeric characters with no spaces. For example, PRODUCTION_CLOUD. Ensure that none of the device clusters share the same name.
Device Type
Set to CLOUD.
Cloud Provider Type
Select AWS S3 for Amazon S3 Standard or Amazon S3 Glacier.
See also. If you select Amazon S3 Glacier for the cloud provider type, the Standard archive retrieval mode is used by default. To switch this archive retrieval option to Expedited for a rapid restore, follow the instructions in Additional Block Backup Source Options.
Bucket Name
The bucket name as defined in the cloud service.
IAM Access Key ID
The access ID of the AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM).
IAM Secret Access Key
The Secret Access Key of the IAM.
Comment
Optional comments to the device cluster item in Catalogic DPX. Up to 48 characters.
Click Add. The new device cluster name appears in the device resource tree in the left pane and is indicated by the selection check box. The add device cluster dialog in the right pane becomes the edit device cluster dialog for the new device cluster. Once the new device cluster has been configured, a device cluster type of Cloud is available for proxy selection in the Device Cluster and Device Configuration screens.
A device cluster is a logical grouping of non-tape library (standalone) backup devices. Catalogic DPX supports the following cloud providers: MinIO, StorageGRID, Cloudian, Wasabi, and Scality RING. Follow these steps to add and configure one of these cloud providers for Agentless VMware backups or Block archiving.
See also. To register the cloud storage of AWS S3 Standard or Glacier instead, see . To create new MinIO volumes in Catalogic vStor, see in the vStor 4.10 Documentation.
Take the following steps to register a generic cloud storage with Catalogic DPX:
Complete the preparation that is described in .
Go to Devices & Pools in the sidebar. Then select the Add Device Cluster button in the upper right corner to open the Add Device Cluster dialog.
Select Cloud as the Device Cluster Type.
In the device cluster registration pane, enter the following fields:
Device Cluster Name
An arbitrary, unique name that you can use to identify your cloud storage item in Catalogic DPX. Device cluster names must be up to 48 alphanumeric characters with no spaces. For example, CLOUD_1. Ensure that none of the device clusters share the same name.
Cloud Provider Type
Select your cloud provider. If your provider is not on the list, select CUSTOM.
Access Key
The access key (login) to the provider’s cloud service.
Secret Key
The Secret Key (password) to the provider’s cloud service.
Container Name The bucket/container name as defined in the cloud service.
Description
Optional description of the device cluster item in Catalogic DPX. Up to 48 characters.
Note. Cloud credential names may vary from provider to provider. The Access Key may also be called Access Key ID, Storage Account Name, Key ID or otherwise, whereas the Secret Key may also be called Secret Access Key, Account Access Key, Secret Key or Application Key. Container may also be called Bucket.
In the Device Configuration section, specify devices (at least one is required) from which backup data will be archived to the cloud.
Open the Configure tab in the function tab bar.
From the task panel, click Devices in the Configuration Options section.
Do one of the following to open the device cluster registration pane:
Right-click the Enterprise item where you want to ass the cloud storage and click Add Device Cluster.
From the window menu bar, select Device > Add Device Cluster [Ctrl+Shift+C].
In the ADD DEVICE CLUSTER pane, enter the following fields:
Device Cluster Name
An arbitrary, unique name that you can use to identify your cloud storage item in Catalogic DPX. Device cluster names must be up to 48 alphanumeric characters with no spaces. For example, CLOUD_1. Ensure that none of the device clusters share the same name.
Device Type
Set to CLOUD.
Cloud Provider Type
Select your cloud provider. If your provider is not on the list, select CUSTOM.
Bucket Name
The bucket name as defined in the cloud service.
Access Key
The access key (login) to the provider’s cloud service.
Secret Key
The Secret Key (password) to the provider’s cloud service.
Comment
Optional comments to the device cluster item in Catalogic DPX. Up to 48 characters.
Note. Cloud credential names may vary from provider to provider. The Access Key may also be called Access Key ID, Storage Account Name, Key ID or otherwise, whereas the Secret Key may also be called Secret Access Key, Account Access Key, Secret Key or Application Key. Bucket may also be called Container.
Click Add. The new device cluster name appears in the device resource tree in the left pane and is indicated by the selection check box. The add device cluster dialog in the right pane becomes the edit device cluster dialog for the new device cluster. Once the new device cluster has been configured, a device cluster type of Cloud is available for proxy selection in the Device Cluster and Device Configuration screens.
Click Add. The new device cluster name appears in the Devices & Pools section. Click the device cluster’s name to view the details or hover over the device cluster’s row and click the edit icon on the right.
Important. In a typical configuration, Block and VMware backup data is stored on vStor which is added to the DPX as a vStor node. However, for the cloud device configuration, the DPX Client, installed by default on vStor 4.10 or newer, must also be added as a client node. Therefore, the same vStor machine will appear twice in the nodes list, but in different capacities (node types). To add vStor as a client node, follow the procedure in .
Click Add. The new device cluster name appears in the Devices & Pools section. Click the device cluster’s name to view the details or hover over the device cluster’s row and click the edit icon on the right.
Complete the preparation that is described in .
