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How to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenNAS

Follow these steps to configure OpenNAS to store backups or data on PeaSoup S3. Since PeaSoup provides an S3-compatible API, you can configure it similarly to Amazon S3 as a cloud storage target in OpenNAS for backups or archiving.

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
  • OpenNAS installed and configured on your network.

Steps to Connect PeaSoup S3 to OpenNAS

  1. Log into OpenNAS Web Interface:
    • Access the OpenNAS web interface by entering the IP address of your NAS in a web browser.
    • Log in with your admin credentials.
  2. Add a Cloud Storage Target:
    • Navigate to Services > Cloud in the OpenNAS web interface.
    • Click on Add Cloud Storage to start configuring a new cloud storage target.
  3. Configure PeaSoup S3 as a Cloud Storage Target:
    • Select S3-Compatible as the cloud storage type.
    • Enter the following details to configure PeaSoup S3:
      • Access Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 access key.
      • Secret Key: Enter your PeaSoup S3 secret key.
      • Bucket Name: Enter the PeaSoup S3 bucket name where your data will be stored.
      • Endpoint: Enter the PeaSoup S3 endpoint https://s3.eu-west-1.peasoup.cloud
      • Region: Enter the region if required by PeaSoup (optional).
    • Click Save to add the PeaSoup S3 cloud storage configuration.
  4. Test the Cloud Storage Connection:
    • Once the PeaSoup S3 cloud storage is configured, click on Test Connection to verify the connection and ensure that the settings are correct.
  5. Configure Backup Jobs to Use PeaSoup S3:
    • After the connection is successfully tested, go to the Backup section in OpenNAS.
    • Create or modify a backup job and select PeaSoup S3 as the destination for cloud backups.
    • You can schedule regular backups or set up one-time transfers of your data to the PeaSoup S3 cloud storage.
  6. Run and Monitor the Backup Jobs:
    • Once a backup job is created, you can run it manually or wait for the scheduled time.
    • Monitor the progress in the OpenNAS interface to ensure that data is being successfully backed up to PeaSoup S3.

Optional: Fine-Tuning Cloud Storage Settings

  • You can adjust additional settings in the OpenNAS cloud storage configuration to optimize performance:
    • Multipart Uploads: Enable or adjust multipart upload settings for larger files.
    • Compression: Enable compression to reduce the size of backups before transferring them to PeaSoup S3.
    • Retention Policies: Set retention policies for data stored in PeaSoup S3 to automatically delete or archive old backups.

Notes

  • Ensure that PeaSoup S3 is reachable from your OpenNAS device. Check network settings and firewall permissions if necessary.
  • OpenNAS supports S3-compatible storage services, making PeaSoup a reliable cloud storage target for backups and long-term data storage.