diff --git a/content/SCALE/GettingStarted/Configure/SetUpBackupScale.md b/content/SCALE/GettingStarted/Configure/SetUpBackupScale.md index cc5b4727ab..a0ade3fa90 100644 --- a/content/SCALE/GettingStarted/Configure/SetUpBackupScale.md +++ b/content/SCALE/GettingStarted/Configure/SetUpBackupScale.md @@ -36,12 +36,12 @@ These providers can charge fees for data transfer and storage, so please review {{< /hint >}} You can configure TrueNAS to send, receive, or synchronize data with a cloud storage provider. -The simplest way to set up a TrueCloud Backup task is using an Storj iX account. +The simplest way to set up a TrueCloud backup task is using an Storj iX account. See [Managing TrueCloud Backup Tasks]({{< relref "TrueCloudTasks.md" >}}) for a full tutorial. {{< expand "TrueCloud Backup Quickstart with a Storj Account" "v" >}} - -1. Create an Storj iX account and link to TrueNAS. +You can create a Storj cloud credential and set up your Storj account from the **Add TrueCloud Backup Task** screen or from the **Credentials > Backup Credentials** screen. +1. Create a Storj iX account and link to TrueNAS. From the TrueNAS **Dashboard**, find the **Backup Tasks** widget and click **Cloud Sync to Storj or similar provider**. @@ -50,15 +50,13 @@ See [Managing TrueCloud Backup Tasks]({{< relref "TrueCloudTasks.md" >}}) for a The **Storj iX** provider is preselected. Click **Signup for account** to open a browser tab, then register, select a plan, and activate an Storj iX Account. - After creating the Storj iX account, log in to the Storj portal, create a new bucket, and create new S3 access credentials ([details]({{< relref "TrueCloudTasks.md#adding-storj-cloud-credentials" >}})). - When the new S3 Credentials are created, download the **Access Key** and **Secret Key** and paste each string into the TrueNAS **Access Key ID** and **Secret Access Key** fields, respectively. + After creating the Storj iX account, log in to the Storj portal to create a new bucket and new S3 access credentials ([details]({{< relref "TrueCloudTasks.md#adding-storj-cloud-credentials" >}})). + After the new S3 credentials are created, download the **Access Key** and **Secret Key** and paste each string into the TrueNAS **Access Key ID** and **Secret Access Key** fields, respectively. Click **Save**. 2. Define the backup targets and schedule. - To add the TrueCloud backup task, go to **Data Protection > TrueCloud Backup Tasks**: - - Click **Add** to open the **Add TrueCloud Backup Task** screen. + To add the TrueCloud backup task, go to **Data Protection > TrueCloud Backup Tasks** and click **Add** to open the **Add TrueCloud Backup Task** screen. Review the fields in the **Local**, **Remote**, **Task Settings**, and **Control** sections. Select the created Storj **Credentials** and **Bucket** before choosing a **Folder**. diff --git a/content/SCALE/SCALETutorials/DataProtection/TrueCloudTasks.md b/content/SCALE/SCALETutorials/DataProtection/TrueCloudTasks.md index 6d42d1b9ee..54b4305df3 100644 --- a/content/SCALE/SCALETutorials/DataProtection/TrueCloudTasks.md +++ b/content/SCALE/SCALETutorials/DataProtection/TrueCloudTasks.md @@ -1,6 +1,6 @@ --- title: "Managing TrueCloud Backup Tasks" -description: "Provides instructions on how to set up a TrueCloud Backup Task and how to configure an Storj iX account to work with TrueNAS." +description: "Provides instructions on setting up a TrueCloud backup task and configuring an Storj iX account to work with TrueNAS." weight: 5 tags: - TrueCloud @@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ aliases: --- TrueNAS can send, receive, or synchronize data with the cloud storage provider Storj. -TrueCloud Backup Tasks allow for single-time transfers or recurring transfers on a schedule. +TrueCloud backup tasks allow for single-time transfers or recurring transfers on a schedule. They are an effective method to back up data to a remote location. {{< hint type=important >}} @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ To take advantage of the lower-cost benefits of the TrueCloud backup service, yo You must also create and authorize the storage buckets on Storj for use by SCALE. -iXsystems is not responsible for any charges you incur using a third-party vendor with the TrueCloud Backup feature. +iXsystems is not responsible for any charges you incur using a third-party vendor with the TrueCloud backup feature. {{< /hint >}} This procedure provides instructions to set up both Storj and SCALE. @@ -40,17 +40,7 @@ To create a TrueCloud Backup task for a TrueCloud transfer: Adding the cloud credential in SCALE includes using the link to create the Storj iX account, create a new bucket, and obtain the S3 authentication credentials needed to complete the process in SCALE. -2. Create the [Storj iX account](#creating-the-storj-truenas-scale-account). - - You must create a new Storj iX account to use SCALE to access a Storj account. - -3. Add a new [Storj bucket](#adding-the-storj-truenas-bucket). - -4. [Create Storj S3 access](#setting-up-s3-access-to-the-bucket) for the new bucket. - -5. Finish creating the SCALE [cloud credential](#adding-storj-cloud-credentials) using the S3 access and secret keys provided by Storj. - -6. Create the [TrueCloud Backup task](#setting-up-the-truecloud-backup-task) for one bucket. +2. Create the [TrueCloud Backup task](#setting-up-the-truecloud-backup-task) for one bucket. ### Adding Storj Cloud Credentials @@ -191,8 +181,9 @@ To add the TrueCloud backup task, go to **Data Protection > TrueCloud Backup Tas Click the arrow to the left of the name to expand it, then click on the name to select it. 3. Select the Storj credential on the **Credentials** dropdown list. + You can select **Add New** to create the Storj credential if you skipped the instructions above. - Select the bucket you created in Storj from the **Bucket** dropdown list. + 4. Select the bucket you created in Storj from the **Bucket** dropdown list. If you set the Storj S3 access to only apply to the [new bucket created in Storj](#adding-the-storj-truenas-bucket), you can only use that bucket, selecting **Add New** results in an error. If you set the Storj S3 **Bucket** access to **All**, you can select the new bucket you created in Storj or **Add New** to create a new Storj bucket. @@ -200,17 +191,17 @@ To add the TrueCloud backup task, go to **Data Protection > TrueCloud Backup Tas Click the arrow icon for the **Folder** field to expand the dropdown list and select the desired folder in the Storj bucket or enter a folder path. Enter `/name`, where *name* is a folder that does not exist, to create a new folder in the Storj bucket. -4. Enter a name for the task under **Task Settings**. +5. Enter a name for the task under **Task Settings**. -5. Enter the number of snapshot copies to retain in **Keep Last**. +6. Enter the number of snapshot copies to retain in **Keep Last**. -6. Enter a password for the backup repository. +7. Enter a password for the backup repository. Record this password in a secure location. It is needed to recreate the task using the same bucket/folder, such as in a new TrueNAS install or system, or to restore data from the existing snapshots in another TrueNAS system. -7. Set the task schedule for when to run this task. +8. Set the task schedule for when to run this task. -8. Click **Save**. +9. Click **Save**. TrueNAS adds the task to the **TrueCloud Backup Tasks** widget with the state **N/A** until the task runs on schedule. To test the task, click ** Run Job** to start the task apart from the scheduled time.