Creating a backup storage container in Azure

Question

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?

Answer 1

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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