How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MongoDB Atlas

Follow these steps to configure MongoDB Atlas to store backups or archives on PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, it can be used as a cloud storage solution for backing up your MongoDB data.

Prerequisites

• PeaSoup S3 Access: Ensure you have the following details:
  • Access key
  • Secret key
  • Bucket name
  • PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
• MongoDB Atlas account with admin privileges and access to backups.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MongoDB Atlas

1. Log into MongoDB Atlas:
   • Go to the MongoDB Atlas Dashboard and log in using your MongoDB Atlas account credentials.
2. Create a Custom Backup Policy (Optional):
   • In the MongoDB Atlas dashboard, navigate to the Backups section.
   • Here you can review your existing backup policies or create a custom backup policy to define when and how frequently data is backed up.
3. Set Up PeaSoup S3 for Backup Storage:
   • MongoDB Atlas allows the use of custom S3-compatible storage for backing up and archiving your data. To configure PeaSoup S3 as the destination for backups:
     • Go to the Cloud Backup Settings section in MongoDB Atlas.
     • Select Custom S3 Storage as the storage provider.
     • Enter the following details:
       • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
       • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
       • Bucket Name: Enter the name of your PeaSoup S3 bucket where backups will be stored.
       • Endpoint URL: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint URL https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
       • Region: Enter the region if required by PeaSoup (optional).
   • Click Save to add the PeaSoup S3 configuration.
4. Configure Snapshot Schedule (Optional):
   • In the MongoDB Atlas backup settings, you can configure the snapshot schedule for your backups.
   • Set the frequency (e.g., daily, weekly) and the retention period for your snapshots to be stored in PeaSoup S3.
   • This ensures that MongoDB backups are regularly copied to your PeaSoup S3 bucket.
5. Test the Backup Configuration:
   • Once PeaSoup S3 is set up as a custom S3 storage target, run a test backup to ensure everything is working correctly.
   • Monitor the backup logs in MongoDB Atlas to verify that the backup data is being successfully stored in PeaSoup S3.
6. Restore Data from PeaSoup S3 (Optional):
   • If you need to restore your MongoDB Atlas data from PeaSoup S3, navigate to the Restores section in MongoDB Atlas.
   • Select the desired backup snapshot from PeaSoup S3 and initiate the restoration process.
   • Follow the prompts to restore the data back to your MongoDB Atlas cluster or a new environment.

Optional: Configure PeaSoup S3 for Continuous Backup

• MongoDB Atlas also offers continuous backup options. You can use PeaSoup S3 for storing these continuous backup snapshots by ensuring the appropriate credentials and settings are configured as described above.

Notes

• Ensure that PeaSoup S3 is accessible from MongoDB Atlas and that the appropriate network and firewall settings are in place to allow communication between MongoDB Atlas and PeaSoup S3.
• PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API makes it an excellent option for MongoDB Atlas users looking for flexible, scalable backup storage solutions.