How to mount a backup partition via CIFS or NFS

In this article, you’ll find instructions on how to mount a backup partition via CIFS or NFS

Requirements

• The backup server must be configured with a shared folder.
• Firewall rules must be open between the backup and senhasegura's server.
• Credentials must have write permission.

How to mount a backup partition via CIFS or NFS

To mount a backup partition via CIFS or NFS, follow these steps:

1. On the upper left corner of the screen, click the Grid Menu, identified by the nine squares, and select Orbit Config Manager.
2. From the menu, select Settings > Backup.
3. Set the Mount a remote partition? parameter to Yes.
4. Under How will the how to send the backup files? select Mounting a remote partition (via CIFS or NFS).
5. Click Add remote partition. This will open a new window.
6. Populate the Remote host and Remote path fields with the details of the server that will store the backup. For example:

• Remote host: myserver.com or 10.10.1.5.
• Remote path: /files/backup/senhasegura.

7. Select the protocol:

• Samba (CIFS): requires a user with enough privilege to write files in the directory specified in the Remote path. Otherwise, senhasegura won’t be able to mount the partition or create the backup. Optional: add a domain if your host server requires it.
• Network File System (NFS): if you choose an NFS mount, don't forget to add senhasegura's IP address to the settings of your Remote NFS Host. Otherwise, senhasegura won’t be able to mount the partition or create the backup.

Upon completing the steps, the system will generate a file named write_test, indicating that the partition has write permissions.