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Creating a backup storage container in Azure

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2024-06-28T18:26:07.29+00:00

I am new to Azure and I'm trying to connect Veem backup software to an Azure storage container. Can anyone guide me on how to create a storage container for backup in Azure and provide any relevant resources or documentation?

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  1. Daisy Zhou 21,361 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-05T14:09:06.7666667+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Here's a step-by-step approach:

    Step 1:

    Create a Storage Account

    1.Sign in to the Azure Portal: Go to the Azure Portal and log in with your Azure account.

    2.Create a Resource: Click on the "Create a resource" button in the upper left corner.

    3.Search and Select Storage Account: In the search bar, type "Storage account" and select it from the results.

    4.Create: Click on the "Create" button.

    5.Configure Basic Settings:

    • Subscription: Choose your Azure subscription.
    • Resource Group: Either select an existing resource group or create a new one.
    • Storage Account Name: Enter a unique name for your storage account.
    • Region: Choose the Azure region where you want to create the storage account.
    • Performance: Choose between Standard and Premium (Standard is typically used for backup purposes).
    • Replication: Select the replication strategy (Locally-redundant storage (LRS) is common for backups).

    6.Review and Create:

    • Continue through the tabs if you'd like to configure more settings, such as Networking, Data Protection, etc. - Click on the "Review + create" button and then "Create" once validation is complete.

    Step 2:

    Create a Blob Container

    1.Navigate to Storage Account: Once the storage account is created, go to the resource by clicking on it.

    2.Go to Containers: In the left-hand menu under the "Data storage" section, click on "Containers".

    3.Add Container:

    • Click on the "+ Container" button at the top.
    • Name: Enter a name for your container.
    • Public Access Level: Select the desired access level (for backup purposes, you might want it to be private).

    4.Create: Click on the "Create" button.

    Step 3:

    Connect Veeam Backup with Azure Storage

    1.Open Veeam Backup & Replication Console:

    • Go to the Backup Infrastructure section.
    • Right-click on the "Object Storage Repositories" and choose "Add Backup Repository".

    2.Follow the Wizard:

    • Choose "Microsoft Azure Blob Storage" as your object storage.
    • Provide the necessary storage account name and access key (you can find these keys in the Azure Portal under your storage account settings).

    Reference:

    Azure Documentation:

    You can refer to the official Azure documentation on storage accounts.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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