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Server Storage Configuration

Configuration of BackupAgent when using different storage platforms

1. Introduction

BackupAgent supports different types of storage platform to store the user data:

1. Local Storage

1. Storage Area Network (SAN) via iSCSI or Fiber connection

2. Direct Attached Storage (DAS) via SATA or SAS connection

2. Network Storage

1. Network Attached Storage (NAS) via CIFS (SMB 2.1) connection

This document explains how to configure the BackupAgent Server Software for the use of

different type of storage platforms. We describe the following scenarios:

1. Local Storage

2. NAS Storage with a BackupAgent user account

3. NAS storage with a Custom user account

4. NAS Storage in an Active Directory situation

Please note that from version 4.X onwards, BackupAgent only supports the “Direct Access” mode

for accessing a storage location. Support for “Drive Mapping” mode has ended, as we have seen

that the “Direct Access” mode has a better performance in terms of throughput and stability. If your

platform is still configured with “Drive Mapping”, please contact our support desk, so they can help

you with the “Direct Access” mode configuration.

The scenarios described in this document have been tested and configured in test

environments. Please contact our support department if you need any further assistance.

For an overview of the reference architecture, please see the following article:

https://kb.acronis.com/content/55358

Summary of content (5 pages)

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Server Storage Configuration Configuration of BackupAgent when using different storage platforms 1. Introduction BackupAgent supports different types of storage platform to store the user data: 1. Local Storage 1. Storage Area Network (SAN) via iSCSI or Fiber connection 2. Direct Attached Storage (DAS) via SATA or SAS connection 2. Network Storage 1. Network Attached Storage (NAS) via CIFS (SMB 2.
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. Local Storage When using Local Storage, you probably do not need any authentication to access the storage.
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. NAS Storage with a BackupAgent user account When using NAS Storage where you can create the user CloudBackupServer with the same password as on the BackupAgent Server, you will need the following settings: IIS settings Application pool User CloudBackupService CloudBackupServer ManagementConsole CloudBackupServer Services settings Service User Cloud Backup Active Directory Monitor Service Local System Account Cloud Backup Session Management Service Network Service Cloud Backup Metadata Manage
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. NAS Storage with a Custom user account When using NAS Storage that only accepts a given user, you will need to create this user as a local user on the BackupAgent Server with the same password and set the following credentials: IIS settings Application pool User CloudBackupService %ACCESSACCOUNT% ManagementConsole %ACCESSACCOUNT% Services settings Service User Cloud Backup Active Directory Monitor Service Local System Account Cloud Backup Session Management Service Network Service Cloud Back
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. NAS Storage in an Active Directory situation When using NAS Storage in an Active Directory environment (i.e. all devices are AD members) you will to configure the BackupAgent Server and set the following credentials: IIS settings Application pool User CloudBackupService %DOMAIN\USERNAME% ManagementConsole CloudBackupServer Services settings Service User Cloud Backup Active Directory Monitor Service %DOMAIN\USERNAME% Cloud Backup Session Management Service %DOMAIN\USERNAME% Cloud Backup Metad