Integrating Arrow Object Storage with IBM Spectrum Protect
Integrating Arrow Object Storage with IBM Spectrum Protect provides a scalable, S3-compatible backend for backup and archive workloads. This setup allows Spectrum Protect to offload backup data to cloud object storage, reducing reliance on traditional disk or tape infrastructure.
Key Considerations for Integration
1. Compatibility
Ensure that your version of IBM Spectrum Protect supports S3-compatible cloud storage. Native support was introduced in version 8.1.7 and has been improved in later releases.
2. Configuration
IBM Spectrum Protect can be configured to use Arrow Object Storage as a container storage pool. This requires defining the storage pool with the correct cloud URL and credentials. The storage pool type should be set to CLOUD, and the cloud type should be S3.
3. Security
Use secure endpoints (HTTPS) and follow best practices for managing credentials (access key and secret key). Spectrum Protect supports both data-at-rest and in-transit encryption, which should be enabled according to your compliance requirements.
4. Performance Optimization
You may need to adjust Spectrum Protect parameters for concurrency, buffer sizes, and retry intervals to optimize performance when writing to Arrow Object Storage. Monitor throughput and latency to fine-tune performance over time.
For a complete technical walkthrough, including example configuration commands and supported parameters, refer to the official documentation:
Using Arrow Object Storage with IBM Spectrum Protect