Arq Backup
Learn how to use Arq Backup to store backups on the ScPrime distributed datacenter using the XNS Relayer
Overview
Arq is an app that backs up your files to your cloud storage account or NAS. Arq is compatible with S3 protocol destinations, so it makes a good match for XNS storage.
Read this guide for how to configure Arq to backup to XNS.
Prerequisites
- Install Arq Backup from here
- Install the XNS Relayer
- Configure the XNS Relayer’s Endpoint Access Key and Endpoint Secret Key
Application Version Used in Guide
To Come
Guide Revision Date
2023-03-28
Setup Guide
Step 1: Open Arq Backup
Step 2: Create Backup Plan
Click on the Create Backup Plan button in the top right of the Arq Backup window and select Data backup task.
Step 3: Select Files to Backup
Select Backup Files. Then click Next.
Step 4: Select Add Storage Location
Step 5: Select S3 – Compatible Server
Step 6: Add S3 – Compatible Storage Location
| Server url: | [Your IP]:[MinIO Port] | This is the IP or hostname of your XNS Relayer and the port defined in the Advanced Settings (‘MINIO_PORT’, default is 9000). |
| Region | any | This setting is optional |
| Access Key: | [Endpoint Access Key (Username)] | This is defined in the XNS Relayer General Configuration. |
| Secret Key: | Endpoint Secret Key (Password) | This is defined in the XNS Relayer General Configuration. |
Step 7: Select existing bucket or Create a new basket and click Save
Step 8: Configure Additional Settings per your requirements and click Save
Step 9: Select Encryption option
Step 10: Select Backup Now
Step 11: Backup Job running
Step 12: Backup Job finished
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