Backup Storage

Backups of an appliance are typically sent to a remote backup server.

For exceptionally large amounts of data, NAS external storage is attached to hold the backup data.

Solution outline with NAS external storage

Both SCP and NFS backup methods support using NAS external storage systems for storing large amounts of backup data. Adding NAS external storage to the backup system requires mounting the NAS system on the appliance to be backed up, and configuring the NAS system as instructed in that system’s documentation.