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How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenMediaVault using the S3 Plugin

Follow these steps to configure your OpenMediaVault (OMV) system to back up data to PeaSoup S3 using the S3 plugin. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, it can be integrated similarly to Amazon S3.

Prerequisites

  • PeaSoup S3 Access: Make sure you have the following details:
    • Access key
    • Secret key
    • Bucket name
    • PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
  • OpenMediaVault installed with the S3 plugin available (this plugin can be installed via OMV-Extras if necessary).

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenMediaVault S3 Plugin

  1. Log into OpenMediaVault:
    • Access the OMV web interface by entering the IP address of your server in a web browser and logging in with your admin credentials.
  2. Install the S3 Plugin (if not installed):
    • Navigate to System > Plugins and search for the S3 Plugin.
    • If it’s not already installed, select the S3 plugin and click Install.
    • Once installed, go to Services > S3 to configure the plugin.
  3. Create a New S3 Backup Job:
    • Click on Add Job or Create Backup under the S3 settings.
    • Select S3-Compatible Storage as the storage type.
  4. Configure PeaSoup S3 as the Backup Destination:
    • Service Provider: Select Custom S3-Compatible.
    • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
    • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
    • Bucket Name: Enter the name of the PeaSoup S3 bucket where you want to store your backups.
    • Endpoint: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
    • Region: If required by PeaSoup, enter the region or leave it blank if not needed.
  5. Select Data to Back Up:
    • Choose the files or directories from your OpenMediaVault system that you want to back up to PeaSoup S3.
  6. Set the Backup Schedule:
    • Configure how often you want the backup to occur (e.g., daily, weekly, or real-time).
    • Adjust any additional settings like bandwidth control, encryption, or retention policies if needed.
  7. Complete and Run the Backup:
    • Click Save to apply the configuration.
    • Run the backup job immediately or wait for the scheduled time to begin sending data to PeaSoup S3.
    • Monitor the backup status in the OMV web interface to ensure everything is working correctly.

Notes

  • Make sure PeaSoup S3 is reachable from your OpenMediaVault server. You may need to check network settings and firewall rules.
  • The OpenMediaVault S3 plugin supports S3-compatible storage providers, making it easy to integrate PeaSoup’s S3 service.