how to backup to wasabi using veeam

To back up your data to Wasabi using Veeam Backup & Replication, you'll need to follow a series of steps to configure a cloud storage repository. Wasabi is an object storage service, and Veeam supports this kind of storage for your backups. Here's a basic guide on how to set it up: ### Prerequisites 1. **Veeam Backup & Replication**: Ensure you have Veeam Backup & Replication installed. 2. **Wasabi Account**: Create an account with Wasabi and get your Access Key and Secret Key. 3. **Network**: Make sure you can connect to the Wasabi endpoint from the machine where Veeam is installed. ### Steps to Backup to Wasabi Using Veeam #### Step 1: Add Wasabi as a Service in Veeam 1. **Open Veeam Backup & Replication**. 2. Go to **Backup Infrastructure** in the left navigation pane. 3. Click on **Backup Repositories**. 4. In the menu, click on **Add Repository**. #### Step 2: Configure the Object Storage Repository 1. In the **Add Backup Repository** wizard, select **Object Storage** and click **Next**. 2. Choose **S3 Compatible (Amazon S3 and similar)** as the type of object storage repository. 3. **Provide the Repository Name** and a description if needed. #### Step 3: Configure Connection to Wasabi 1. **Provider**: Select **Wasabi** from the list of providers (if available) or use the S3 compatible option. 2. **Storage Server**: This is the Wasabi endpoint you will use; it usually looks something like `s3.us-east-1.wasabisys.com` (replace with your specific region endpoint). 3. **Access Key and Secret Key**: Enter your Wasabi Access Key and Secret Key. 4. **Bucket name**: Specify the name of the bucket you want to use for backups. You may need to create this bucket in the Wasabi management console if you haven’t done so already. #### Step 4: Configure Advanced Settings (Optional) You may be able to configure some advanced settings, such as: - **Use server-side encryption**: If you want to encrypt your data at rest. - **Storage class**: Depending on your needs, select the appropriate storage class for Wasabi. #### Step 5: Test Connection 1. Click on **Test Connection** to ensure that Veeam can communicate with your Wasabi bucket. 2. If the test is successful, click **Next**. #### Step 6: Finish Configuration 1. Review your settings in the summary and click **Finish** to add the Wasabi repository. #### Step 7: Create a Backup Job 1. In Veeam Backup & Replication, go to the **Home** tab. 2. Click on **Backup Job** and select **Virtual Machine** or **File** depending on what you want to back up. 3. Follow the wizard to set up the backup job, selecting the appropriate VMs, files, or folders you want to back up. 4. In the storage step, select the Wasabi backup repository you just created. #### Step 8: Run the Backup Job 1. After configuring the job, you can start it immediately or schedule it to run at a specific time. 2. Monitor the job progress and ensure that the backups are correctly being sent to Wasabi. ### Additional Considerations - **Cost**: Review your Wasabi pricing plan, as egress fees can apply when you restore data. - **Retention Policy**: Configure the retention policy according to your needs within Veeam to manage backups effectively. - **Testing Restores**: Regularly test your restore process to ensure that you can recover data as needed. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully back up your data to Wasabi using Veeam Backup & Replication.