Configure Amazon S3 cloud account
To add an Amazon cloud account:
- In the Cloud Credentials page, select the Add Cloud Account button.
- In the Add Cloud Credentials page -> 1. Select Cloud Provider section, select Amazon S3/ S3 Compatible.
- In the 2. Configuration section:
- Account Name: Enter the account name associated with the cloud provider. This is an identifier for you to recognize the account within the system.
- Access Key: Enter the access key for the cloud provider account, which is used for authentication purposes.
- Secret Key: Enter the secret key for the cloud provider account. The eye icon allows you to view or hide the entered key for security purposes.
- In the 3. Enable Service section, the PDS service is selected by default for the configured backup location. This indicates that the backup location is ready to be used for storing backups.
On the right side of the interface, there is a Cloud Accounts Summary section that provides a summary of the selected cloud provider and the configuration status.:
- Cloud Details: Displays the selected cloud provider, the user who created the configuration, and the creation date.
- Configurations: Summarizes the details entered in the configuration section (Account Name, Access Key, Secret Key).
- Enabled Service: Displays the service that is enabled with these credentials.
Below the summary, there are two buttons:
- Add: Select this button to save the new cloud credentials and enable the selected service.
- Cancel: Select this button to cancel the process and exit without saving any changes.