This article guides users on integrating Hornetsecurity VM Backup with EUDataVault Storage, covering Bucket Creation and Backup Configuration.
Hornetsecurity VM Backup is a powerful, easy-to-use backup software from Hornetsecurity that focuses on safeguarding data against threats like ransomware, hardware failure, and human error.
EUDataVault Storage is integrated with Hornetsecurity VM Backup. Through this integration, Hornetsecurity users can set up an offsite location to EUDataVault Storage. This article will describe how to add EUDataVault Storage as an offsite backup location in Hornetsecurity VM Backup with immutable feature enabled/disabled.
Prerequisites
- You are using the VM Backup version 9.13.3.0 or later and running the Unlimited Plus Edition or Monthly Subscription to make use of this feature.
- You have set up at least one host on Hornetsecurity VM Backup using a user with the necessary permissions to perform backup operations.
- You have set up at least one onsite backup location.
- You have an active EUDataVault Storage Account.
Step 1: Create a bucket in EUDataVault Storage Console
To prepare the backup destination, you will need to create a bucket in your EUDataVault Storage console.
To use the immutability feature in Hornetsecurity VM Backup, you need to enable versioning and object lock when creating the bucket and keep the bucket retention disabled.
Here is a link to the EUDataVault Storage documentation, which includes detailed instructions and screenshots for creating a bucket with versioning and object lock.
Step 2: Generate an Access Key and Secret Key
You will require a valid access and secret key giving the access to the bucket you configured. You can generate a new key from the EUDataVault Storage console. Keep the access key and secret key for the next step.
Refer to our guide for more detailed information.
| If you are using an IAM user, ensure that user has appropriate set of permissions for the bucket you are going to use. |
Step 3: Configure EUDataVault Storage as an Offsite Backup Location in VM Backup
Open the Hornetsecurity VM Backup management console and go to Setup > Backup Locations Click Add Offsite Location on the top-right corner.
Select Cloud Backup to Impossible Cloud Storage Account; this is a EUDataVault compatible plugin and click Next.
Pick the Region where you created the bucket on step 1 and enter the Access Key and Secret Access Key along with the Bucket Name.
To Enable the Immutable backups for EUDataVault, simply turn on the switch in the configuration. You will asked to set how long do you want to make the backup immutable. Ensure that the bucket you use has versioning and object lock enabled.
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Tips: Run the Test Connection before finishing the set up. When running the test connection, Hornetsecurity VM Backup will auto-detect the endpoint URL based on the bucket name. It will automatically fill it to the form. Additionally, it will run checks to ensure that that everything is correctly configured. |
| Note: In the older version of Hornetsecurity VM Backup, you are required to select the region from a drop-down list. The list of region is no longer updated. If you are using a version older than ver. 9.14.1.0, we recommend you to update your software. |
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Note: Important Information about Immutable Backup Locations in Hornetsecurity VM Backup.
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Step 4: Configure the Backup
Configuring the backup for VM in Hornetsecurity is done easily using drag-and-drop.
Before backing up to an offsite location, a primary local backup must be set up.
For a complete guide on how to set up a backup in Hornetsecurity VM Backup, check out the following documentations from Hornetsecurity: