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How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to Commvault

Follow these steps to configure Commvault to store backups on PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup uses an S3-compatible API, you can configure it similarly to Amazon S3 as a cloud storage or archival target.

Prerequisites

  • PeaSoup S3 Access: Ensure you have the following information:
    • Access key
    • Secret key
    • Bucket name
    • PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
  • Commvault software installed and properly licensed for cloud storage functionality.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to Commvault

  1. Open Commvault Command Center:
    • Log into the Commvault Command Center using your administrator credentials.
    • Once logged in, navigate to the Storage tab.
  2. Add a New Cloud Storage Library:
    • In the Storage section, click Cloud to add a new cloud storage target.
    • Select Add Cloud Storage to start the configuration process.
  3. Select S3-Compatible Storage:
    • When prompted, choose S3-Compatible as the cloud storage type.
  4. Configure PeaSoup S3 as the Cloud Storage:
    • Service Provider: Enter the name for the storage target (e.g., “PeaSoup S3”).
    • Endpoint: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
    • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
    • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
    • Bucket Name: Specify the PeaSoup S3 bucket that will be used to store your backups.
    • Region: If PeaSoup requires a region, enter it here, or leave it blank if not applicable.
  5. Configure Storage Policies:
    • After adding PeaSoup S3 as a storage library, go to Policies > Storage Policies.
    • Create or edit a storage policy and select PeaSoup S3 as the destination for backups or archives.
  6. Test the Configuration:
    • Once PeaSoup S3 is set up as a cloud storage target, initiate a backup job and verify that the data is successfully uploaded to PeaSoup S3.

Notes

  • Ensure that PeaSoup S3 is reachable from your Commvault environment by verifying your network settings and firewall rules.
  • Commvault supports S3-compatible cloud storage services, making it easy to integrate PeaSoup S3 for backup and archival purposes.