Cloud Replication

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Can I transfer backups stored on IDrive BMR server to my IDrive cloud account?

Yes, in addition to local backup, you can replicate backups stored on your IDrive BMR server to the IDrive cloud account. You have to enable cloud replication by providing IDrive account credentials. Once enabled, you are provided with the necessary interface to schedule cloud replication and monitor the backup status through the BMR web console.

How can I transfer my backups to the IDrive cloud account?

You can transfer backed up data from both your physical machines and VMware servers to the IDrive cloud account, by enabling cloud replication.

To enable cloud replication for physical machines,

1. Sign in to the IDrive BMR server web interface and select 'Cloud Replication' on the menu bar.
2. Go to the 'Physical Machines' tab.
3. Set all the parameters in the 'Cloud Replication Settings' tab.
4. Click 'Save'.

To enable cloud replication for VMware machines,

1. Sign in to the IDrive BMR server web interface and select 'Cloud Replication' on the menu bar.
2. Go to the 'VMware' tab.
3. Set all the parameters in the 'Cloud Replication Settings' tab.
4. Click 'Save'.

What parameters should I set to schedule cloud replication?

You have to set the following parameters in the 'Cloud Replication' tab:

1. Select clients for manual backup: Select clients from the dropdown to perform immediate backup. Click 'Backup Now'.
2. Select clients to backup: Select the required physical machines. Click 'Select All' to select all computers.
3. Select ESXi/vCenter VMs for backup: Select the required ESXi host or vCenter server for backup.
4. Scheduled backup time: Set the time at which your scheduled backup should start. Select 'Daily' to perform the backup everyday or select the specific days for the backup to run.
5. Bandwidth throttle: Enter the bandwidth throttle value to set the Internet usage for your backups. By default this value will be set to 100 MBit/s.
   

   Note: Bandwidth throttle value should be between 1-1000 MBit/s.

Where can I see the status of my ongoing cloud replication?

You can see the ongoing cloud replication status in the 'Activities' section in the 'Cloud Replication' tab. Information such as hostname, drive selected for backup, recovery point, amount of data transferred to the cloud, time taken for backup, Internet speed and the estimated time for backup are displayed.

Note: The transfer size value will be displayed in MiB (mebibyte). The conversion of MiB is:
1 MiB = 1.04858 MB

What is the speed of cloud replication?

The time required for cloud replication is dependent on various factors such as the volume of the data being backed up, the network bandwidth between the on-site BMR device and IDrive cloud, and the on-going BMR operations.

You can set the Internet usage limit by adjusting the 'bandwidth throttle' value while scheduling. If you want to perform faster bulk backups to cloud, consider using Cloud Seeding.

What happens if I exceed my cloud storage limit?

For certain paid accounts, your backup will continue uninterrupted even if you exceed your cloud storage limit. However, you will incur an overage charge at the rate of $0.10/GB/month. In case your usage exceeds your cloud storage quota, you may upgrade to one of the higher storage plans and avoid overage charges. Upgrades may involve additional charges. We also provide options to configure cloud retention policy and delete data from the cloud.

Can I view the status of my last backup to the cloud?

Yes, you can view the status of your last backup from the 'Cloud Replication Status' section in the 'Cloud Replication' tab. This table displays information such as hostname, date and time of the last backup, and the amount of data transferred over the Internet.

What is 'Schedule Summary' in the 'Cloud Replication' tab?

The 'Schedule Summary' section displays the summary of the scheduled backup. Information such as computers selected for backup, day and time of the next scheduled backup will be displayed.

Can I view the logs of recent cloud replication?

Yes, you can view the logs of recent cloud replication from the 'Events' section in the 'Cloud Replication' tab. The 'View' option will take you to a comprehensive log for all cloud replication activities. Information such as status of cloud replication, name of client, the volume, recovery point, etc. will be displayed. Also, you can see the integrity status of your backups that is replicated in the cloud server.

What is 'Disable Cloud replication'?

The 'Disable Cloud replication' option will disable the scheduled cloud replication and set the options to the default value.

Is my data encrypted during cloud replication?

Yes, IDrive BMR encrypts your data during transfer to the cloud account and when your cloud data is at rest.

What are the different cloud replication options available?

You can initiate an immediate cloud backup or schedule cloud replication on specific day(s) with IDrive BMR.

To initiate immediate backup,

1. Sign in to the BMR server.
2. Click ‘Cloud Replication’ in the menu bar.
3. Click the ‘Physical Machines’ tab for cloud replication of your physical clients. Similarly, click the ‘VMware’ tab for cloud backup of your VMware servers.
4. Go to the ‘Cloud Replication Settings’ section.
5. Select clients for immediate backup from the dropdown and click ‘Backup Now’.

To schedule a backup,

1. Sign in to the BMR server.
2. Click ‘Cloud Replication’ in the menu bar.
3. Click the ‘Physical Machines’ tab for cloud replication of your physical clients. Similarly, click the ‘VMware’ tab for cloud backup of your VMware servers.
4. Go to the ‘Cloud Replication Settings’ section.
5. Select ‘Schedule Backup Time’. ‘Backup cut-off time’, ‘Bandwidth throttle’ and click ‘Save’.