Add a Cloud Account for Arcserve Cloud Storage

This section explains how to add a cloud account to copy files or store recovery points to the Arcserve Cloud Storage cloud destination. This account provides an additional feature of adding Arcserve Cloud Cyber Resilient Datastore.

Note: For Arcserve Cloud Storage and Arcserve Cloud Cyber Resilient Storage to work properly, ensure TCP outbound ports 80 and 443 are open.

Follow these steps:

  1. On the Protect screen, under Destinations, click Cloud Accounts.
  2. On the Cloud Accounts page, click Add a Cloud Account.
  3. The Add a Cloud Account dialog appears.
  4. From the Site drop-down list, select the desired site.
  5. Type a display name for your cloud account. Each cloud account must have a unique name.
  6. From the Cloud Service drop-down list, select Arcserve Cloud Storage.
  7. Specify the following details, and then click Save:

    8. Access Key ID

    Identifies the user who is requesting access to this location.

    Secret Access Key

    Refers to a password that is used to verify the authenticity of the request to access this location because your Access Key is not encrypted.

    Important! This Secret Access Key is crucial for maintaining the security of your accounts. For information about how to get the Access Key ID and Secret Access key, see Creating an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for Arcserve Cloud Storage. You must keep your keys and your account credentials in a secure location. Do not embed your Secret Access Key in a web page or other publicly accessible source code and do not transmit it over insecure channels.

  8. The cloud account is added to the Console.