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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