HYCU: adding a Target

Step 1: Create a bucket in Impossible Cloud Console

You'll need to create a bucket in your Impossible Cloud Storage console.

You can use create a bucket with versioning and Object Lock enabled and a minimal retention (for instance 1 day) to get a higher level of protection against malware or a bad actor.\

Here is a link to the Impossible Cloud Storage documentation, which includes detailed instructions and screenshots for creating a bucket with versioning and Object Lock.

Step 2: Deploy the HYCU virtual appliance for VMware or Nutanix

First, consult the HYCU documentation and install the appropriate product version you will use. For this guide, we'll use a VMware example.

Step 3: Setting up an AWS S3/Compatible target

Targets are locations where protected data is stored. In addition to using targets to store protected data, HYCU also allows you to define a snapshot as a location for storing your data.

Please consult the HYCU documentation for more information.

Step 4: Enter Target-Specific information

Step 5: Complete the Configuration

Note: a Target with WORM

If you did the configuration right, you shall see a 'lock' sign on the appropriate Target:\

For more detailed information about configuring the product, please consult the HYCU documentation.