Storage Buckets

Storage Buckets are for Backup, Archives, Deployment and Virtual Images storage targets. Buckets can be browsed and files and folders can be uploaded, downloaded or deleted from the Bucket section. Retention Policies can be set on Storage Buckets for files to be deleted or backed up to another bucket after a set amount of time.

Supported Bucket Types

• Alibaba

• Amazon S3

• Azure

• Google Cloud Storage

• Openstack Swift

• Rackspace CDN

Alibaba Buckets

To Add an Alibaba Storage Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar.

2. Select the Storage link in the sub navigation bar.

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button.

4. Select Alibaba from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   Name of the Bucket in Morpheus.

   ACCESS KEY

   Alibaba Access Key

   SECRET KEY

   Alibaba Secret Key

   REGION

   Enter Alibaba Region for the Bucket

   BUCKET NAME

   Enter existing Alibaba Bucket name, or to add a new Bucket enter a new name and select Create Bucket.

   Create Bucket

   Enable if the Bucket entered in BUCKET NAME does not exist and needs to be created.

   Default Backup Target

   Sets this Bucket as the default backup target when creating Backups. If selected the option to update existing Backup configuration to use this Bucket will be presented.

   Archive Snapshots

   Enabled to export VM snapshots to this Bucket when creating VMware Backups, after which the snapshot will be removed from the target hypervisor.

   Default Deployment Archive Target

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Deployment files in the Deployments section.

   Default Virtual Image Store

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Virtual Images from the Virtual Images section, importing Images from Instance Actions, creating Images with the Image Builder and when creating new images from Migrations.

   RETENTION POLICY

   None

   Files in the Bucket will not be automatically deleted or backed up.

   Backup Old Files

   This option will backup files after a set amount of time and remove them from the bucket.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically backed up to the selected Backup Bucket.

   BACKUP BUCKET

   Search for and then select the Bucket the files will be backed up to.

   DELETE OLD FILES

   This option will delete files from this bucket after a set amount of days.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically deleted from the Bucket.

6. Select SAVE CHANGES

The Bucket will be created and displayed in the Buckets tab.

• To browse, upload, download, or delete files from this Bucket, select the name of the Bucket.

• To edit the Bucket, select the edit icon or select the name of the Bucket and select ACTIONS - EDIT.

  Warning

  Repointing a bucket that is in use may cause loss of file references. Ensure data is mirrored first.

• To delete a Bucket, select the trash icon or select the name of the Bucket and select DELETE.

  Warning

  When deleting a Bucket, all Deployment Versions and Backups associated with the Bucket will be deleted.

Amazon S3 Buckets

To Add an Amazon S3 Storage Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar.

2. Select the Storage link in the sub navigation bar.

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button.

4. Select Amazon S3 from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   Name of the Bucket in Morpheus.

   ACCESS KEY

   AWS IAM Access Key

   SECRET KEY

   AWS IAM Secret Key

   BUCKET NAME

   Enter existing S3 Bucket name, or to add a new Bucket enter a new name and select Create Bucket.

   CREATE BUCKET

   Enable if the Bucket entered in BUCKET NAME does not exist and needs to be created. If enabled, select an AWS Region to create the Bucket in.

   ENDPOINT URL

   Optional endpoint URL if pointing to an object store other than amazon that mimics the Amazon S3 APIs.

   Default Backup Target

   Sets this Bucket as the default backup target when creating Backups. If selected the option to update existing Backup configuration to use this Bucket will be presented.

   Archive Snapshots

   Enabled to export VM snapshots to this Bucket when creating VMware Backups, after which the snapshot will be removed from the target hypervisor.

   Default Deployment Archive Target

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Deployment files in the Deployments section.

   Default Virtual Image Store

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Virtual Images from the Virtual Images section, importing Images from Instance Actions, creating Images with the Image Builder and when creating new images from Migrations.

   RETENTION POLICY

   None

   Files in the Bucket will not be automatically deleted or backed up.

   Backup Old Files

   This option will backup files after a set amount of time and remove them from the bucket.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically backed up to the selected Backup Bucket.

   BACKUP BUCKET

   Search for and then select the Bucket the files will be backed up to.

   DELETE OLD FILES

   This option will delete files from this bucket after a set amount of days.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically deleted from the Bucket.

6. Select SAVE CHANGES

The Bucket will be created and displayed in the Buckets tab.

• To browse, upload, download, or delete files from this Bucket, select the name of the Bucket.

• To edit the Bucket, select the edit icon or select the name of the Bucket and select ACTIONS - EDIT.

  Warning

  Repointing a bucket that is in use may cause loss of file references. Ensure data is mirrored first.

• To delete a Bucket, select the trash icon or select the name of the Bucket and select DELETE.

  Warning

  When deleting a Bucket, all Deployment Versions and Backups associated with the Bucket will be deleted.

Azure Buckets

To Add an Azure Storage Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar.

2. Select the Storage link in the sub navigation bar.

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button.

4. Select Azure from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   Name of the Bucket in Morpheus.

   STORAGE ACCOUNT

   Name of the Storage Account in Azure for the Bucket

   STORAGE KEY

   Storage Key provided from Azure

   SHARE NAME

   Enter existing Azure Storage Share name, or to add a new Share enter a new name and select Create Bucket below.

   CREATE BUCKET

   Enable if the Share entered in SHARE NAME does not exist and needs to be created.

   Default Backup Target

   Sets this bucket as the default backup target when creating Backups. If selected the option to update existing Backup configuration to use this Bucket will be presented.

   Archive Snapshots

   Enabled to export VM snapshots to this Bucket when creating VMware Backups, after which the snapshot will be removed from the target hypervisor.

   Default Deployment Archive Target

   Sets this Bucket as the default storage target when uploading Deployment files in the Deployments section.

   Default Virtual Image Store

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Virtual Images from the Virtual Images section, importing Images from Instance Actions, creating Images with the Image Builder and when creating new images from Migrations.

   RETENTION POLICY

   None

   Files in the Bucket will not be automatically deleted or backed up.

   Backup Old Files

   This option will backup files after a set amount of time and remove them from the bucket.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically backed up to the selected Backup Bucket.

   BACKUP BUCKET

   Search for and then select the Bucket the files will be backed up to.

   DELETE OLD FILES

   This option will delete files from this bucket after a set amount of days.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically deleted from the Bucket.

6. Select SAVE CHANGES

The Bucket will be created and displayed in the Buckets tab.

• To browse, upload, download, or delete files from this Bucket, select the name of the Bucket.

• To edit the Bucket, select the edit icon or select the name of the Bucket and select ACTIONS - EDIT.

  Warning

  Repointing a bucket that is in use may cause loss of file references. Ensure data is mirrored first.

• To delete a Bucket, select the trash icon or select the name of the Bucket and select DELETE.

  Warning

  When deleting a Bucket, all Deployment Versions and Backups associated with the Bucket will be deleted.

Google Cloud Storage Buckets

Note

Google Cloud Storage Buckets are associated with an existing GCP Cloud integration. Ensure the GCP Cloud integration is pre-existing before attempting to create a new Google Cloud Storage Bucket. On the initial integration and subsequent cloud syncs, Google Cloud Storage Buckets are automatically onboarded and updated.

To add a Google Cloud Storage Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar

2. Select the Storage link in the sub-navigation bar

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button

4. Select Google Cloud Storage from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   A friendly name for the bucket in Morpheus

   STORAGE SERVICE

   Select the GCP cloud integration this bucket should be created in

   PROJECT ID

   Select the Project to create the group under, Projects are a GCP-specific concept and are logical grouping for your resources. Select any existing project associated with your selected GCP cloud integration

   BUCKET NAME

   The name for the bucket resource on the GCP side

   LOCATION TYPE

   Select Region, Dual-Region, or Multi-Region. Buckets with a Region location type will be stored in one GCP region, such as “us-east1 (South Carolina)”. Dual-Region and Multi-Region data is stored in two (or more, in the case of multi-region) GCP regions separated by a significant physical distance. Dual-Region and Multi-Region data is geo-redundant across the multiple selected regions

   LOCATION

   A selected GCP region (or regions, in the case of dual and multi-location data) where the data will be stored

   STORAGE CLASS

   Select Standard, Nearline, Coldline, or Archive. The appropriate storage class will depend on how frequently the bucket data is accessed and how long the type of data in the bucket is expected to be stored. More information on storage classes can be found in GCP Documentation

   ACTIVE

   When marked, the bucket is available for use in Morpheus

   DEFAULT BACKUP TARGET

   Sets the bucket as the default storage option when creating backups at provision time or in the Backups section of Morpheus

   DEFAULT DEPLOYMENT ARCHIVE TARGET

   Sets this Bucket as the default storage target when uploading deployment files in the Deployments section

   DEFAULT VIRTUAL IMAGE STORE

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading virtual images from the Virtual Images section, importing images from Instance actions, creating images with the Image Builder, and when creating new images from Migrations

   RETENTION POLICY

   Select None and the files in this bucket will never be deleted or backed up by Morpheus. When selecting ‘Backup Old Files’, Morpheus will backup files into another selected bucket once they reach a certain number of days old. When selecting ‘Delete Old Files’, Morpheus will delete any files that reach a certain number of days old

Dell EMC ECS Buckets

Note

A Dell EMC ECS Storage Server must be configured in Infrastructure - Storage - Servers prior to adding a Dell EMC ECS Bucket.

To Add a Dell EMC ECS Storage Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar.

2. Select the Storage link in the sub navigation bar.

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button.

4. Select Dell EMC ECS Bucket from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   Name of the Bucket in Morpheus.

   STORAGE SERVICE

   Select existing Dell EMC ECS Storage Server (configured in Infrastructure - Storage - Servers)

   BUCKET NAME

   Enter a name for the new Dell EMC ECS bucket.

   USER

   Dell EMC ECS User

   SECRET KEY

   Dell EMC ECS Secret key

   NAMESPACE

   Select Dell EMC ECS Namespace for the Bucket

   STORAGE GROUP

   Select a Dell EMC ECS Storage Group

   Default Backup Target

   Sets this bucket as the default backup target when creating Backups. If selected the option to update existing Backup configuration to use this Bucket will be presented.

   Archive Snapshots

   Enabled to export VM snapshots to this Bucket when creating VMware Backups, after which the snapshot will be removed from the target hypervisor.

   Default Deployment Archive Target

   Sets this Bucket as the default storage target when uploading Deployment files in the Deployments section.

   Default Virtual Image Store

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Virtual Images from the Virtual Images section, importing Images from Instance Actions, creating Images with the Image Builder and when creating new images from Migrations.

   RETENTION POLICY

   None

   Files in the Bucket will not be automatically deleted or backed up.

   Backup Old Files

   This option will backup files after a set amount of time and remove them from the bucket.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically backed up to the selected Backup Bucket.

   BACKUP BUCKET

   Search for and then select the Bucket the files will be backed up to.

   DELETE OLD FILES

   This option will delete files from this bucket after a set amount of days.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically deleted from the Bucket.

6. Select SAVE CHANGES

The Bucket will be created and displayed in the Buckets tab.

• To browse, upload, download, or delete files from this Bucket, select the name of the Bucket.

• To edit the Bucket, select the edit icon or select the name of the Bucket and select ACTIONS - EDIT.

  Warning

  Repointing a bucket that is in use may cause loss of file references. Ensure data is mirrored first.

• To delete a Bucket, select the trash icon or select the name of the Bucket and select DELETE.

  Warning

  When deleting a Bucket, all Deployment Versions and Backups associated with the Bucket will be deleted.

Openstack Swift Buckets

To Add an Azure Storage Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar.

2. Select the Storage link in the sub navigation bar.

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button.

4. Select Openstack Swift from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   Name of the Bucket in Morpheus.

   USERNAME

   Openstack Swift Username

   API KEY

   Openstack Swift API Key

   BUCKET NAME

   Enter existing Openstack Swift Bucket name, or to add a new Bucket enter a new name and select Create Bucket below.

   IDENTITY URL

   Openstack Swift Identity URL

   Create Bucket

   Enable if the name entered in BUCKET NAME does not exist and needs to be created.

   Default Backup Target

   Sets this bucket as the default backup target when creating Backups. If selected the option to update existing Backup configuration to use this Bucket will be presented.

   Archive Snapshots

   Enabled to export VM snapshots to this Bucket when creating VMware Backups, after which the snapshot will be removed from the target hypervisor.

   Default Deployment Archive Target

   Sets this Bucket as the default storage target when uploading Deployment files in the Deployments section.

   Default Virtual Image Store

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Virtual Images from the Virtual Images section, importing Images from Instance Actions, creating Images with the Image Builder and when creating new images from Migrations.

   RETENTION POLICY

   None

   Files in the Bucket will not be automatically deleted or backed up.

   Backup Old Files

   This option will backup files after a set amount of time and remove them from the bucket.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically backed up to the selected Backup Bucket.

   BACKUP BUCKET

   Search for and then select the Bucket the files will be backed up to.

   DELETE OLD FILES

   This option will delete files from this bucket after a set amount of days.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically deleted from the Bucket.

6. Select SAVE CHANGES

The Bucket will be created and displayed in the Buckets tab.

• To browse, upload, download, or delete files from this Bucket, select the name of the Bucket.

• To edit the Bucket, select the edit icon or select the name of the Bucket and select ACTIONS - EDIT.

  Warning

  Repointing a bucket that is in use may cause loss of file references. Ensure data is mirrored first.

• To delete a Bucket, select the trash icon or select the name of the Bucket and select DELETE.

  Warning

  When deleting a Bucket, all Deployment Versions and Backups associated with the Bucket will be deleted.

Rackspace CDN Buckets

To Add a Rackspace CDN Bucket:

1. Select the Infrastructure link in the navigation bar.

2. Select the Storage link in the sub navigation bar.

3. In the BUCKETS tab, Click the + ADD button.

4. Select Rackspace CDN from the dropdown list

5. From the NEW BUCKET Wizard input the following:

   NAME

   Name of the Bucket in Morpheus.

   USERNAME

   Rackspace CDN Username

   API KEY

   Rackspace CDN API Key

   REGION

   Enter Rackspace CDN Region

   BUCKET NAME

   Enter existing Rackspace CDN Bucket name, or to add a new Bucket enter a new name and select Create Bucket below.

   Create Bucket

   Enable if the name entered in BUCKET NAME does not exist and needs to be created.

   Default Backup Target

   Sets this bucket as the default backup target when creating Backups. If selected the option to update existing Backup configuration to use this Bucket will be presented.

   Archive Snapshots

   Enabled to export VM snapshots to this Bucket when creating VMware Backups, after which the snapshot will be removed from the target hypervisor.

   Default Deployment Archive Target

   Sets this Bucket as the default storage target when uploading Deployment files in the Deployments section.

   Default Virtual Image Store

   Sets this bucket as the default storage target when uploading Virtual Images from the Virtual Images section, importing Images from Instance Actions, creating Images with the Image Builder and when creating new images from Migrations.

   RETENTION POLICY

   None

   Files in the Bucket will not be automatically deleted or backed up.

   Backup Old Files

   This option will backup files after a set amount of time and remove them from the bucket.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically backed up to the selected Backup Bucket.

   BACKUP BUCKET

   Search for and then select the Bucket the files will be backed up to.

   DELETE OLD FILES

   This option will delete files from this bucket after a set amount of days.

   DAYS OLD

   Files older than the set number of days will be automatically deleted from the Bucket.

6. Select SAVE CHANGES

The Bucket will be created and displayed in the Buckets tab.

• To browse, upload, download, or delete files from this Bucket, select the name of the Bucket.

• To edit the Bucket, select the edit icon or select the name of the Bucket and select ACTIONS - EDIT.

  Warning

  Repointing a bucket that is in use may cause loss of file references. Ensure data is mirrored first.

• To delete a Bucket, select the trash icon or select the name of the Bucket and select DELETE.

  Warning

  When deleting a Bucket, all Deployment Versions and Backups associated with the Bucket will be deleted.