Configuring Oracle Cloud as a Backup Repository
Integrating Oracle Cloud Object Storage with BDRSuite provides a reliable and scalable solution for storing backup data. This guide outlines the step-by-step process to set up Oracle Cloud as a backup repository, ensuring secure and efficient backup and recovery operations. From creating a bucket in Oracle Cloud and generating access keys to configuring an S3-compatible storage repository in BDRSuite, this guide ensures seamless integration. Follow the steps below to configure your backup environment successfully.
Prerequisites:
- Oracle Cloud account and access to the Oracle Cloud Console.
- BDRSuite Backup Server Console access.
Step 1: Create a Bucket in Oracle Cloud
- Log in to your Oracle Cloud Console.
- Navigate to Storage -> Buckets (under Object Storage & Archive Storage).
- Click Create Bucket.
- Bucket Name:
Provide a name for the Bucket. - Visibility: Set to Public.
- Bucket Name:
- Click Create to finalize the bucket creation.
Step 2: Generate Access and Secret Keys
- In the Oracle Cloud Console, go to My Profile -> Customer Secret Keys.
- Click Generate API Key.
- Download the private key file for your records.
- Note the Access Key and Secret Key provided during key creation.
Step 3: Add an S3-Compatible Storage Repository in BDRSuite
- Log in to the BDRSuite Backup Server Console.
- Navigate to Infrastructure → Backup Repository → Object Storage.
- Click Create New Object Storage Repository.
- Choose the repository type as S3 Compatible cloud storage
- Fill in the following details:
- Repository Name: Provide a name for the repository.
- Service Endpoint: Enter the Oracle Cloud S3-compatible endpoint URL. Format https://<namespace>.compat.objectstorage.<region>.oraclecloud.com Example https://bmmdchttdpay.compat.objectstorage.ap-mumbai-1.oraclecloud.com/
- Credentials:
- Select existing credentials or click Add New Credential.
- Enter the Credential Name, Storage Account Name, and Access Key.
- Bucket: Select the previously created
Bucket. - Cache Location: Choose a local drive for temporary backup storage.
- Click Verify Connection to test the configuration.
- Once verified, click Create.
Step 4: Verify Repository Creation
- Confirm that the repository is successfully listed under Object Storage Repositories in the BDRSuite console.
Step 5: Create a Backup Job
- Configure a new backup job in the BDRSuite console.
- Select the S3-compatible storage repository as the destination.
- Run the backup job and ensure it completes successfully.
Step 6: Verify Data in Oracle Cloud
- Log in to the Oracle Cloud Console.
- Navigate to Object Storage → Buckets →
OC_Bucket. - Confirm that the backup chunks are uploaded to the bucket.
Step 7: Restore and Verify Data
- In the BDRSuite console, initiate a restore operation for the sample backup job.
- Select a target location to restore the files.
- Verify that the restored files match the original data.
For further queries, contact BDRSuite Support
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