Using Arrow Object Storage with Druva
The integration of Arrow Object Storage with Druva offers organizations a modern and scalable approach to cloud-based backup and archiving. Leveraging Arrow’s S3-compatible platform, Druva customers can simplify offsite data retention while improving accessibility and compliance.
Key Requirements
- Druva backup solution with support for S3-compatible storage
- Arrow Object Storage credentials (access key, secret key, endpoint URL)
- A configured bucket in Arrow Object Storage
Configuration Overview
1. Configure Cloud Storage within Druva
- Access Druva’s storage settings
- Select “S3 Compatible” as the cloud target type
- Provide the Arrow endpoint and credentials, and designate the target bucket
2. Apply to Backup Workflows
- Assign the cloud target to desired backup policies or workloads
- Define appropriate data retention and recovery time objectives (RTO)
3. Security and Performance
- Ensure encryption is enabled for data at rest and in transit
- Use deduplication and compression where available for optimized storage usage
4. Ongoing Monitoring
- Monitor backup job status and storage usage via Druva’s dashboard
- Set alerts for capacity thresholds and backup job failures
Benefits
- Secure and scalable backup storage in the cloud
- Lower total cost of ownership compared to on-prem storage
- Policy-based management through Druva’s native interface
For step-by-step guidance, please refer to the original documentation:
Link to Druva