File System Storage Accounts

Key Points for Configuring File System Storage Accounts

1. Local and Network Paths:

   • You can specify both local and network paths when setting up a file system storage account.
   • When entering a network path (starting with \\), login and password fields will automatically appear for access credentials.

2. Best Practice - Single Instance Reference:

   • Each file system storage account should be linked to only one instance of the storage. For example, even if multiple PCs have the same local path (e.g., "D:" drive), it’s best to create separate storage accounts for each machine with the same path. This avoids potential conflicts, especially if the drive letter changes on a machine.

• If the path changes, reconfiguration and repository synchronization may be required to resolve issues.

Types of File System Storage Accounts:

• Managed (Console) File System Account: Suitable for centralized storage solutions like NAS or a file server, where the same storage account is accessible from multiple PCs.
• Local File System Account (Backup Agent Options): Best for external drives used on a single specific PC, allowing localized backup management without centralized access requirements.

Add New Storage Account

To Add New Storage Account

1. Open the Management Console.
2. On Storage select Storage Accounts if you use legacy main menu, or open the Backup > Storage Accounts page in the new main menu.

3. Click Add Account to open the Add Cloud Storage wizard.

4. Select File System.

5. Click Next.
6. Specify the display name and the path to access the storage account.

7. In case you use a network share, also provide the valid access credentials. Click Next.

8. Select companies to assign to the storage account.

11. Click Next.
12. View the storage account summary, then click Save.

Edit a Storage Account

To Edit a Storage Account

1. Open the Management Console.
2. On Storage select the Storage Accounts item if you use legacy main menu, or open Backup > Storage Accounts page in the new main menu.
3. Find the storage account you want to edit, then click the Settings icon.

• To modify the display name, select Edit display name, then specify the new storage account name
• To change the storage account credentials, select Change Credentials

Delete Storage Account

To delete a Storage Account

1. Open the Management Console.
2. On Storage select the Storage Accounts item if you use legacy main menu, or open Backup > Storage Accounts page in the new main menu.
3. Find the storage account you want to delete, then click the Settings icon.
4. Select Delete Account, then confirm the storage account deletion.