How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MSP360 Standalone Backup

Follow these steps to configure MSP360 Standalone Backup to use PeaSoup S3 as a cloud storage target for backups. PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API allows it to be configured similarly to Amazon S3 for reliable cloud-based backups.

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
• MSP360 Standalone Backup installed and configured with administrative access.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to MSP360 Standalone Backup

1. Open MSP360 Standalone Backup:
   • Launch the MSP360 Backup application on your machine.
   • Log in using your MSP360 account or access the standalone backup tool directly.
2. Navigate to Cloud Storage Configuration:
   • In the MSP360 Backup interface, go to Backup Storage > Cloud Storage.
   • Click Add New Storage Account to configure PeaSoup S3 as your backup storage destination.
3. Configure PeaSoup S3 as Cloud Storage:
   • Select Amazon S3-Compatible from the list of available cloud storage providers.
   • Enter the following PeaSoup S3 details to configure it as your storage account:
     • Display Name: Enter a descriptive name for the storage account (e.g., PeaSoup S3).
     • Service URL: 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: Choose an existing bucket or enter the name of the PeaSoup S3 bucket where your backups will be stored.
   • Click OK to save the storage account configuration.
4. Create a Backup Plan:
   • Once PeaSoup S3 is configured as a storage target, create a new backup plan by navigating to Backup Plans > Create New Plan.
   • Select the data you want to back up, such as files, folders, databases, or system images.
   • During the setup process, choose PeaSoup S3 as the backup destination.
5. Configure Backup Options:
   • Set backup options based on your needs, such as:
     • Schedule: Choose the frequency for your backups (daily, weekly, etc.).
     • Retention Policy: Define how long you want to retain backups before they are deleted or archived.
     • Compression and Encryption: Enable data compression to reduce storage size and encryption to protect sensitive data during backups.
   • Click Next to continue the backup plan configuration.
6. Run and Monitor the Backup:
   • After configuring the backup plan, click Run Now to start the backup process or let it run according to the schedule you set.
   • Monitor the backup progress in the MSP360 Backup interface to ensure data is being successfully uploaded to PeaSoup S3.
7. Restore Data from PeaSoup S3 (Optional):
   • If you need to restore data from PeaSoup S3, navigate to the Restore section in MSP360 Backup.
   • Select the backup stored in PeaSoup S3, and follow the prompts to restore the data to its original location or a new one.

Optional: Set Up Retention Policies

• In the MSP360 Backup interface, you can configure retention policies for the data stored in PeaSoup S3. This will help manage storage costs by automatically deleting older backups after a set period.

Notes

• Ensure that MSP360 Backup has internet access and can connect to PeaSoup S3 by verifying your network settings and firewall rules.
• PeaSoup’s S3-compatible API enables seamless integration with MSP360, providing reliable and scalable cloud-based backups.