Rackspace storage server configuration options
Figure: Cloud Storage Server Configuration Wizard panel for Rackspace shows the Cloud Storage Server Configuration Wizard panel for the Rackspace cloud storage.
Table: Rackspace storage server configuration options describes the configuration options for Rackspace cloud storage.
Table: Rackspace storage server configuration options
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Select a NetBackup media server from the drop-down list. Only the media servers that conform to the requirements for cloud storage appear in the drop-down list. The requirements are described in the following topic: See About the NetBackup media servers for cloud storage. The host that you select queries the storage vendor's network for its capabilities and for the available storage. The media server also becomes a data mover for your backups and restores. | |
Enabling this option creates a CloudCatalyst storage server that can be used to upload deduplicated data to the cloud. This option is grayed out if any of the following cases are true:
See the NetBackup compatibility lists for support information: http://www.netbackup.com/compatibility For information about CloudCatalyst, see the NetBackup Deduplication Guide: | |
Enter the mount path to be used as the storage path on the CloudCatalyst storage server. For example: /space/mnt/esfs The deduplicated data is written to this local cache directory before it is uploaded to the cloud. The larger the cache, the more likely that NetBackup can service requests locally, avoiding cloud access to read and write. Notes:
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If you do not have an account with Rackspace, click link. A web browser opens in which you can create an account with Rackspace. | |
Select to enter the required account information. | |
Enter your Rackspace Cloud Files account user name. If you do not have an account, click link. | |
Enter your Rackspace Cloud Files account access key. It must be 100 or fewer characters. | |
To change the default storage server for your cloud vendor or specify the maximum number of network connections, click . |