Yandex Object Storage backup with Veeam Backup

You can use Object Storage to backup and restore data via Veeam Backup & Replication, as well as implement backups under the 3-2-1 rule.

Why use Object Storage for backups with Veeam:

• Compatibility with S3
• Support for locking files with s3 object lock
• Ability to restrict access to data with ACLs and bucket policies

To configure Object Storage for backups with Veeam:

1. Get your cloud ready.
2. Create a bucket.
3. Set up a service account.
4. Configure backups.
5. Create a backup.
6. Start restoring from a backup.

If you no longer need the resources you created, delete them.

Getting startedGetting started

Sign up for Yandex Cloud and create a billing account:

1. Go to the management console and log in to Yandex Cloud or create an account if you do not have one yet.
2. On the Yandex Cloud Billing page, make sure you have a billing account linked and it has the ACTIVE or TRIAL_ACTIVE status. If you do not have a billing account, create one.

If you have an active billing account, you can go to the cloud page to create or select a folder for your infrastructure to operate in.

Learn more about clouds and folders.

Required paid resourcesRequired paid resources

The cost of backup via Veeam includes:

• Data storage fee (see Object Storage pricing).
• Fee for operations with data (see Object Storage pricing).
• Fee for outbound traffic from Yandex Cloud to the internet (see Object Storage pricing).

Create a bucketCreate a bucket

To create a bucket for backups:

Set up a service accountSet up a service account

Backups in Object Storage are performed on behalf of a service account. If you do not have a service account, create one.

To create a service account:

1. Assign the storage.editor role to the service account.
2. Create a static access key. Save the ID and secret key: you will need them for configuring Veeam access to the Object Storage bucket. After closing the window, the private key parameters will be unavailable.

Configure backupsConfigure backups

To configure Veeam to work with Object Storage:

1. Launch Veeam.
2. In the left-hand control panel, select Backup Infrastructure → Backup Repositories.
3. In the window that opens, select S3 Compatible for object storage type.
4. Enter the name of the repository to create.
5. Specify the endpoint for connecting to Object Storage: https://storage.yandexcloud.net.
6. Enter the region name, ru-central1, and click Add.
7. In the Access Key field, paste the ID of the static access key.
8. In the Secret Key field, paste the secret key.
9. In the list of available Object Storage buckets, select the target bucket for storing your backups.

Create a backupCreate a backup

To back up to a previously created Object Storage bucket:

1. In the Veeam window, select the server to back up. Right-click it and select Add to backup job → New job.
2. In the window that opens, select Type Server → Mode Managed by backup server.
3. In the backup repository selection window, select the one you created earlier in Object Storage.
4. From the list of backup jobs, select the previously created one. Right-click it and select Start.
5. Once the backup process is complete, you will get a detailed report.

Start restoring from a backupStart restoring from a backup

To restore a file or folder from a backup:

1. In the left-hand control panel, select Home → Backups → Object Storage.
2. Right-click the previously created backup and select Restore guest files.
3. In the window for selecting files and folders to restore, click Browse.
4. In the file browser that opens, select the file or folder and click Restore.
5. Once the restore process is complete, you will get a detailed report.

How to delete the resources you createdHow to delete the resources you created

To stop paying for the resources you created:

1. Delete the objects from the bucket.
2. Delete the bucket.