Creating a Cloud Storage for SQL Server Backups on Azure

You can create a cloud storage for SQL Server backups on Azure using the Air Gap Protect or Microsoft Azure Storage.

Procedure

1. Click +.

   The Add cloud storage dialog box appears.

2. From the Type list, select Air Gap Protect or Microsoft Azure Storage.

3. If you select Air Gap Protect, do the following:

   1. From the Cloud storage provider list, select the provider.

   2. From the Storage class list, select the storage class for the type of access that you want to have for the data.

   3. From the Region list, select the region.

4. If you select Microsoft Azure Storage, do the following:

   1. In the Name box, enter a name for the cloud storage.

   2. From the Storage class list, select the storage class for the type of access that you want to have for the data.

   3. From the Region list, select the region.

      Note

      The Commvault Cloud software populates the Service host box with the default value.

   4. From the Authentication list, select the type of authentication to use.

   5. For Credentials, select existing credentials or create new credentials.

      Steps to create credentials

      1. Click the add button .

         The Add credential dialog box appears.

         • If you selected Access key and account name, enter the following values:

           • Credential name: Enter a name for the credentials that you are creating.

           • Account name: Enter the name of the storage account to use.

           • Access key ID: Enter the access key of the storage account.

           • Description: Enter a description of the credentials.

         • If you selected IAM AD application, enter the following values:

           • Credential name: Enter a name for the credentials that you are creating.

           • Tenant ID: Enter the tenant ID for the account.

           • Application ID: Enter the application ID for the tenant.

           • Application secret: Enter the secret key value that is generated for the application.

           • Environment: Enter the Azure cloud environment.

           • Show endpoints: To show authentication and storage endpoints, move this toggle key to the right.

           • Description: Enter a description of the credentials.

           • Account name: Enter the name of the storage account to use.

         • If you selected IAM VM role, in the Account name box, enter the name of the Azure Blob Storage account.

         • Click Save.

   6. In the Container box, enter a name for the container.

5. Click Save.

6. Return to the Cloud Storage page.