Setting Up an EC2 Instance as a Veeam Linux Repository
Over the past month, I’ve been working more with VMware Cloud on AWS and configuring EC2 instances to use as Veeam Linux Repositories. In this article, we will go over how to set up an EC2 instance as a Veeam Linux Repository.
When deploying a Linux-based instance in AWS, you must set a key pair to the instance at the time of deployment. You then download the private key PEM file and use it to remotely connect to the instance when desired. When creating a new repository, you need to set up the Linux server with the key pair. To do this, select the Add Linux Private Key drop-down in the new Linux Server window.
Next, enter the username of the EC2 instance, which in this case is centos (best practice here is to create a new repository user and elevate to root, but for my testing, I used the provided). Then load up the PEM file that contains the private key. You don’t need to enter a passphrase.
The check box to Elevate specified account to root is also selected. Accept the server thumbprint as shown below. Once accepted, the Veeam Linux components will be installed, and all things being equal, you will have a Veeam Linux-based repository ready for action that lives remotely on an EC2 instance.
Once complete, you can tag the location against the repository and now use it as a backup target. So there you go, a quick post on how to get an EC2 Linux instance up and running in Veeam Backup & Replication as a Linux Repository.
In conclusion, configuring an EC2 instance as a Veeam Linux Repository is straightforward. By following the steps outlined above, you can set up a remote repository that can be used for backups and replications. This is especially useful for organizations looking to leverage AWS’s scalability and flexibility while still maintaining control over their backup and replication infrastructure.
Note: This article is based on my personal experience and should not be considered an official guide or documentation from VMware or Veeam. Before implementing any changes in your production environment, it is highly recommended to thoroughly test and validate the procedures described here.