Backing up to Yandex Object Storage with Veeam Backup

You can use Object Storage to backup and restore data using Veeam Backup & Replication as well as back up data under the 3-2-1 rule.

Why use Object Storage for backups with Veeam:

• S3 protocol-compatible.
• Support for locking files with s3 object lock
• Allows restricting data access using an ACL and a bucket policy.

To configure Object Storage for Veeam backup:

1. Get your cloud ready.
2. Create a bucket.
3. Set up a service account.
4. Configure a backup job.
5. Run a backup job.
6. Run a restore job.

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. Navigate to the management console and log in to Yandex Cloud or create a new account.
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 and link a cloud to it.

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

Learn more about clouds and folders here.

Required paid resourcesRequired paid resources

The cost of Veeam backup includes:

• Fee for data storage (see Object Storage pricing).
• Fee for data operations (see Object Storage pricing).
• Fee for Yandex Cloud outbound internet traffic (see Object Storage pricing).

Create a bucketCreate a bucket

To create a backup bucket:

Set up a service accountSet up a service account

In Object Storage, you back up data under 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 later on to configure Veeam access to the Object Storage bucket. After closing the window, the private key properties will no longer be available.

Configure a backup jobConfigure a backup job

To configure Veeam for Object Storage:

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

Run a backup jobRun a backup job

To back up data to the Object Storage bucket you created earlier:

1. In the Veeam window, find the server whose backup you want to create. 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 one you created earlier. Right-click it and select Start.
5. Once the backup is complete, you will get a complete report.

Run a restore jobRun a restore job

To restore a file or directory from a backup:

1. In the left-hand control panel, select Home → Backups → Object Storage.
2. Right-click the backup you created earlier and select Restore guest files.
3. In the window for selecting files and directories to restore, click Browse.
4. In the file manager that opens, select a file or directory to restore and click Restore.
5. Once restoring is complete, you will get a complete 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.