BDRSuite provides a comprehensive solution for protecting NAS/File shares. BDRSuite ensures secure storage of NAS backup data in the BDRSuite repository across local, remote, and cloud destinations with encryption and compression for optimized storage utilization. Recovery options include restoring files to their original or alternate locations. All operations are managed efficiently through a centralized console, offering detailed monitoring, reporting, and alerting for streamlined data protection.
Getting Started
Step 1: Planning
Required Components:
1. BDRSuite Backup Server
2. NAS/File Share.
System Requirements(Backup Server):Windows Server 2012 R2 Core (Standard or Datacenter) & above. To learn more, refer to the System Requirements.
Supported Platform(NAS/File Share):
Port Configuration:
Step 2: Deploying Backup Server
BDRSuite Backup Server is the central management component for configuring, scheduling, managing backups and recovery across virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. This server has to be installed and hosted on a dedicated machine.
After installation you can access the backup server by navigating to http://<IP Address>:6060 or http://localhost:6060 in your browser.
Watch BDRSuite Backup Server installation on Windows video.
Configuring NAS/File Share Backup & Recovery
Step 1: Creating a Storage Repository to store the Backup data
BDRSuite supports on-premise storage options and remote solutions, including DAS, NAS, SAN. You can navigate to the Infrastructure -> Backup Repository tab choose Block Storage. Refer toBlock Storage Repository to learn more.
Watch creating Block Storage Repository video
BDRSuite also supports public cloud services like Amazon S3, Azure Blob, Google Cloud, and S3-compatible platforms such as Wasabi, MinIO, and Backblaze. You can navigate to the Infrastructure -> Backup Repository tab choose Object Storage. Refer to Object Storage Repository to learn more.
Step 2: Adding NAS/File Share Backup Sources
To configure backups and restores, the NAS/File Share machine must be added to the BDRSuite Backup Server. Navigate to Data Source and click on Add NAS/File Share, and enter the required credentials to integrate the NAS/File Share source. To learn more, refer to theAdding NAS/File Share Backup Sources.
To configure and manage NAS/File Share backups within the BDRSuite Backup Server, follow the steps to set up backup jobs, schedule them, manage retention policies, and ensure effective data protection. Navigate to the Backup -> Configure Backup -> NAS/File Share.
Configure NAS/File Share Backup
Specify a backup job name & select the backup repository
Select Share path for backup
Choose the Files/Folders you wish to backup
Configure pre/post backup scripts
Schedule when you want backups to run
Configure retention and encryption settings
Save the backup job. The backup will run as per schedule
To perform recovery operations for NAS/File Share backup jobs, follow the steps outlined. Navigate to Recovery -> Restore Backup Data and click on the Restore button alongside the respective NAS/File Share backup job you wish to restore.
NAS/File Share Recovery ( File Level Recovery)
Choose the NAS/File Share Host from which you want to restore files/flders
Select the Restore type (File Level Restore)
Select Restore Point or timestamp to restore
Specify the restore details and initiate the restore
In BDRSuite Backup Server, managing NAS/File Share backup jobs involves navigating to Backup -> List Backup Jobs where you can perform various actions like searching, scheduling, and editing backup jobs. You can also suspend, resume, or abort jobs, adjust schedules, and even generate job reports. For more information, refer to managing backup jobs.
Step 6: Reporting & Notification
The Reports section provides information on automatically generated reports for NAS/File Share backups in BDRSuite Backup Server, including backup and recovery status, job summaries, and error logs. It also explains how notifications can be configured to keep users informed about the status of NAS/File Share backup operations and any issues that may arise. You can navigate to the Reports tab in the BDRSuite Backup Server console. To learn more, refer to Reporting & Notifications.
Backup Copy in BDRSuite allows you to create another copy of your backups on a chosen target storage repository, ensuring enhanced data protection and availability for recovery.
To configure a Backup Copy, navigate to Secondary Copy -> Backup Copy -> Create New Backup Copy Job, and select the existing NAS/File Share backup job for which you want to create a copy. You can store the copy on your preferred target storage, whether block or object, and utilize it for recovery when needed. To learn more refer to Secondary Copy - Backup Copy.
Watch Secondary Copy - Backup Copy Video.
Secondary Copy - Offsite Copy
Offsite Copy page provides instructions on configuring Offsite Copy/DR in BDRSuite Backup Server, where backup data is replicated to a DR server in an offsite location for disaster recovery purposes. It explains how to set up offsite copy jobs for NAS/File Share backups, allowing backup data to be stored securely in a remote location, ensuring data availability and business continuity in the event of site failure. To learn more refer to the Secondary Copy - Offsite Copy.
Watch Secondary Copy - Offsite Copy Video.
Secondary Copy - Tape Archive
Tape Archiving in BDRSuite enables you to securely archive your backups to tape storage for long-term retention and compliance purposes. To configure a Tape Archive for NAS/File Share Backup, navigate to Secondary Copy -> Tape Archive -> Tape Infrastructure. You can store the NAS/File Share data on your preferred tape device and retrieve it whenever required. To learn more refer to theSecondary Copy - Tape Archive.
Watch Secondary Copy -Tape Archive Video.
Backup Settings
For detailed guidance on configuring and managing backup settings in BDRSuite Backup Server, including features like concurrent backups, bandwidth throttling, and more to optimize backup performance and resource management. You can navigate to Backup -> Configure Backup Settings. To learn more, refer to theBackup Settings.
Purchase & Manage Licenses
Licensing in BDRSuite enables seamless management of NAS/File Share Backup & Recovery, including activation, renewal, and allocation of licenses to ensure uninterrupted backup and recovery operations. For further details, refer to the Purchase & Manage Licenseguide, which provides step-by-step instructions.
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