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  2. NetBackup™ Snapshot Manager for Data Center Administrator's Guide
  3. Storage array plug-ins for Snapshot Manager for Data Center
  4. Azure Files plug-in
  5. Azure Files plug-in configuration parameters
NetBackup™ Snapshot Manager for Data Center Administrator's Guide

Azure Files plug-in configuration parameters

The following parameters are required for configuring the Azure Files plug-in:

If NetBackup Snapshot Manager for Data Center is deployed on-premises, the configuration will be performed using Application Service Principal.

Table: Azure Files plug-in configuration parameters

Snapshot Manager for Data Center configuration parameter

Description

Tenant ID

Tenant ID for Azure Files.

Client ID

Client ID for Azure Files.

Secret key

Secret key for Azure Files.

Regions

List of supported regions. Select only those regions where Azure Files are deployed.

If NetBackup Snapshot Manager for Data Center is deployed on Azure, configuration can be accomplished using Application Service Principal, System Managed Identity, or User Managed Identity.

Table: Azure Files plug-in configuration parameters

Snapshot Manager for Data Center configuration parameter

Description

Credential Type

Select the credential type to be used for plug-in configuration: either Application Service Principal, System Managed Identity, or User Managed Identity.

Tenant ID

If Application Service Principal is selected then, tenant ID of that service principal.

Client ID

If Application Service Principal is selected then, client ID of that service principal.

Secret key

If Application Service Principal is selected then, secret key of that service principal.

Client ID (User Managed Identity)

If User Managed Identity is selected then client ID of that User Managed Identity.

Regions

List of supported regions. Select only those regions where Azure Files are deployed.

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