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Community Blog Navigating Cloud Migration: How to Transitioned from OBS to Alibaba Cloud's OSS with Veeam Backup

Navigating Cloud Migration: How to Transitioned from OBS to Alibaba Cloud's OSS with Veeam Backup

Exploring Cloud Migration: Insights from OBS Transition to Alibaba Cloud OSS through Veeam Backup

The migration from OBS to Alibaba Cloud's OSS (Object Storage Service)
using Veeam Backup stands out as a prime example of strategic. And technical agility in cloud computing.

This blog post dives into the essence of this migration, breaking down the complexities into easily understandable insights, and highlighting the innovative approach taken by migration to ensure a smooth transition.

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Diagram Solution Veeam backup to OSS on Apsara stack (Backup offsite)
Meaning Apsara Stack:
https://www.alibabacloud.com/en/product/apsarastack?_p_lc=1

The Role of Veeam Backup
Veeam Backup & Replication played a pivotal role in this migration, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to ensure a smooth transition. Veeam's technology allowed OBS or OSS to effectively manage the backup, recovery, and replication of its data across cloud environments. Its compatibility with Alibaba Cloud's OSS ensured that the migration was not just seamless but also secure and efficient.

The Drive Towards Alibaba Cloud OSS
The shift towards Alibaba Cloud's OSS was propelled by the need for a more robust, scalable, and cost-effective storage solution. Alibaba Cloud's OSS promises enhanced performance, reliability, and the flexibility to support various data and application scenarios.

Navigating the Migration: > A Step-by-Step Overview

The migration journey from OBS to Alibaba Cloud's OSS was meticulously planned and executed, involving several key steps:

  1. Veeam Version: 12.1.1.56

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2.Create a New Bucket On OSS:
2.1 Simple on Alibaba cloud
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2.2 Simple on Apsara Stack (TRUEIDC cloud 2.0)
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Configure Your Bucket:

  1. Bucket Name: Enter a unique name for your bucket. The name must be globally unique across all of Alibaba Cloud OSS and must comply with OSS naming rules.
  2. Region: Select the region where you want to create your bucket. Choose a region closest to your users to reduce access latency and increase download speeds.
  3. Storage Class: Choose the appropriate storage class based on your access frequency and cost considerations. Options include Standard, IA (Infrequent Access), and Archive.
  4. ACL (Access Control List): Set the access permissions for your bucket. You can select from private, public-read, or public-read-write.

3.Configuring Backup Repositories: Utilizing Veeam, OBS set up backup repositories to facilitate the smooth transfer of data to OSS.

Step 3.1 Launch New Object Repository Wizard
To launch the New Object Storage Repository wizard, do the following:

  1. Open the Backup Infrastructure view.
  2. In the inventory pane, right-click the Backup Repositories node and select Add Backup Repository. Alternatively, you can click Add Repository on the ribbon.
  3. In the Add Backup Repository window, select Object storage > S3 Compatible > S3 Compatible.

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Step 3.2 Specify Object Storage Name
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Step 3.3 Specify Object Storage Account
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Step 3.4 Specify Object Storage Settings
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Step 3.5 Specify Mount Server Settings
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Remark: You can also use object storage repositories as a source location from which backup copy jobs will copy restore points.

Step 3.6 Off-Site Backup

1. Launch New Backup Job Wizard
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2. Step Select to Back Up
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3. Step Specify Backup Storage Settings

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4.Restoring

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5. Validation and Restoration

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Wrapping Up
The migration from OBS to Alibaba Cloud's OSS, facilitated by Veeam Backup, showcases the strategic and technical considerations involved in such a significant cloud transition.

It highlights the importance of choosing the right tools and partners to ensure a successful migration that not only meets current needs but also positions an organization for future growth and scalability.

This journey serves as a testament to the power of strategic planning, robust technology, and a comprehensive understanding of cloud ecosystems in achieving seamless data migration.

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