Skip to content
iland Cloud Official Site
iland Cloud Official Siteiland Cloud Official Site
  • Why iland
    • Submenu
      • Column 1
        • iland secure cloud console
          Secure Cloud Console
          iland compliance
          Compliance
          iland proven technology
          Cloud Platform
          iland pricing
          Pricing

      • Column 2
        • iland Security
          Security
          iland global regions
          Cloud Regions
          iland networking
          Cloud Connectivity
          iland interactive tour
          Interactive Tour

      • WHY CHOOSE iland
      • OverviewYour business is unique, your cloud should be too.
      • About ilandThe making of a market leader.
      • LeadershipMeet our experienced & knowledgeable executive team.
      • News & MediaFind out what’s new and happening at iland.
      •  
      • CareersYour future starts here. Join the #ilandlife today.
      • Technology PartnersGreat partnerships are built on great technologies.
      • Customer StoriesDiscover why customers are choosing iland Cloud.
      • BlogTips, tricks, opinions, and news from iland experts.
  • Products & Services
    • Products & Services
      • PRODUCTION HOSTING
      • Secure Cloud Overview
      • Secure Public CloudRun VMware natively. No refactoring required.
      • Secure Private CloudDedicated cloud for performance and security.
      • Object StorageS3-compatible storage for long-term retention.
      • BACKUP
      • Secure Backup Overview
      • Secure BackupSecure cloud backup for no-compromise data protection
      • Microsoft 365Complete data protection for Microsoft 365
      • DISASTER RECOVERY
      • DRaaS Overview
      • DRaaS with VeeamSimplified Disaster Recovery for your unique business
      • DRaaS with ZertoContinuous availability for 24×7 IT resilience
      • AutopilotFully-managed disaster recovery as a service.
      • DRaaS for Physical ServersReplicate physical servers to iland.
      • MANAGED SECURITY
      • Managed Security Overview
      • Continuous Risk ScanningDiscover and monitor vulnerabilities
      • Managed SIEMManaged security information and event management
      • Managed EDRManaged endpoint detection and response
      • Managed FirewallSimplify and improve network edge security
      • SUPPORTING SERVICES
      • Cloud Labs
      • Cloud Connectivity
      • Colocation/Bare-Metal
      • Managed Services
      • Migration Services
      • 24x7x365 Support
      • Strategy, Assessment & Planning
  • Solutions
    • Solutions Submenu
      • INDUSTRY
      • Education
      • Financial
      • Government
      • Healthcare
      • Column 2
        • iland Health Solutions

          Keep IT healthy.

          See our healthcare expertise.

          What's next in finance?

          Transform & modernize your IT.
          Learn More
          Learn More
  • Partners
    • Partners Submenu
      • Overview
      • Become a Partner
      • Login to Portal
  • Resources
    • Resources Submenu
      • Events
      • Webinars
      • News & Media
      • Whitepapers
      • Podcast
      • Datasheets
      • Customer Stories
      • Innovation Blog
  • Support
    • Support Submenu
      • Contact Support
      • Success Center
      • API Documentation
Search:
  • Console Login
  • Contact Us
Header Right Menu
Free Trial
  • Why iland
    • Secure Cloud Console
    • Compliance
    • Cloud Platform
    • Pricing Model
    • Security
    • Cloud Regions
    • Cloud Connectivity
    • Interactive Tour
    • WHY CHOOSE iland
    • OverviewYour business is unique, your cloud should be too.
    • About ilandThe making of a market leader.
    • LeadershipMeet our experienced & knowledgeable executive team.
    • News & MediaFind out what’s new and happening at iland.
    •  
    • CareersYour future starts here. Join the #ilandlife today.
    • Technology PartnersGreat partnerships are built on great technologies.
    • Customer StoriesDiscover why customers are choosing iland Cloud.
    • BlogTips, tricks, opinions, and news from iland experts.
  • Products & Services
    • PRODUCTION HOSTING
    • Secure Cloud Overview
    • Secure Public CloudRun VMware natively. No refactoring required.
    • Secure Private CloudDedicated cloud for performance and security.
    • Object StorageS3-compatible storage for long-term retention.
    • BACKUP
    • Secure Backup Overview
    • Secure BackupSecure cloud backup for no-compromise data protection
    • Microsoft 365Complete data protection for Microsoft 365
    • DISASTER RECOVERY
    • DRaaS Overview
    • DRaaS with VeeamSimplified Disaster Recovery for your unique business
    • DRaaS with ZertoContinuous availability for 24×7 IT resilience
    • AutopilotFully-managed disaster recovery as a service.
    • DRaaS for Physical ServersReplicate physical servers to iland.
    • MANAGED SECURITY
    • Managed Security Overview
    • Continuous Risk ScanningDiscover and monitor vulnerabilities
    • Managed SIEMManaged security information and event management
    • Managed EDRManaged endpoint detection and response
    • Managed FirewallSimplify and improve network edge security
    • SUPPORTING SERVICES
    • Cloud Labs
    • Cloud Connectivity
    • Colocation/Bare-Metal
    • Managed Services
    • Migration Services
    • 24x7x365 Support
    • Strategy, Assessment & Planning
  • Solutions
    • INDUSTRY
    • Education
    • Financial
    • Government
    • Healthcare
    • Column 2
  • Partners
    • Overview
    • Become a Partner
    • Login to Portal
  • Resources
    • Events
    • Webinars
    • News & Media
    • Whitepapers
    • Podcast
    • Datasheets
    • Customer Stories
    • Innovation Blog
  • Support
    • Contact Support
    • Success Center
    • API Documentation
  • Contact Us
  • Console Login
  • Free Trial
Author: Mike Mosley
Date: February 23, 2018

Veeam Cloud Connect Backup: Storage Management

Veeam cloud backupIn my blog, Veeam Cloud Connect Backup: Storage Optimization, I covered methods for estimating the sizing requirements for your Veeam Cloud Connect backup storage repository.

The next step is to optimize ongoing management of your storage to ensure an uninterrupted backup process. Let’s take a look at the key considerations for Veeam Cloud Connect storage management.

Managing Your Veeam Cloud Storage Repository

Once you have an idea of the size of your backups and how many you will need to retain, you should start to prepare for growth. Over time, servers in production tend to grow in size, which then causes  the backup sizes to increase. In my examples of the Local Backup and Backup Copy files, the incremental file sizes begin to increase. In my lab, I added files to my servers to simulate this growth in data and how it reflects on both the backup jobs. You may even begin adding more servers to your backup copy jobs as your production environment grows. It’s a good idea to frequently check in on your cloud repository usage.

In Veeam, under the Backup Infrastructure tab, you can click on the Backup Repositories icon to view your available storage. In the Type column, you can view which repository is a cloud repository. As we can see, my cloud repository only has 25GB and after running my backups I have 5.8GB free. There’s not much going on in my lab, but if I wanted to add more servers to my backups I would need to add more storage.
Mosley_VCC_Storage_1

Mosley_VCC_Storage_2

 

Alternatively, if you use Veeam Cloud Connect with iland, you will have access to the iland Secure Cloud Console. We’ve integrated Veeam Cloud Connect into our console, which provides visibility into past job performance and allows you to monitor storage usage over time. Checking in periodically will help you view the growth of your backup data over time.

Mosley_VCC_Storage_3Our console also includes helpful altering features. One that is particularly beneficial for backup storage managment is our Custom Storage Alerts. Here, you can configure an alerting threshold at a certain percentage of storage used. In my screenshot, I have set my threshold to 80% of my total cloud repository space. Once this threshold is hit, the console will send your user a message via the console interface, as well as email.

You may find that you are either using more or less data than expected. If you notice through the console that you have extra space that is not needed, you can create a ticket with iland’s Technical Support team. They will work with you on lowering your repository storage quota and updating the contract correspondingly to lower monthly costs.

Mosley_VCC_Storage_4

Mosley_VCC_Storage_5However, if you set up a storage alert that passes its threshold amount or you need to add more servers to your backups, you may need to increase storage. Under the Dashboard view in the iland console, you can click the “Add Storage” button and use this to generate a task to increase your cloud repository storage. Clicking the “Add Storage” button will open a wizard where you can select the amount you need to add in 500GB increments. Once this request is submitted, a task is generated within iland to increase your storage amount for your cloud repository.

When using Veeam Cloud Connect with iland, we try to make storage optimization and management as easy and effective as possible. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding estimating your cloud storage requirements for Veeam Cloud Connect or optimizing storage usage over time, please do not hesitate to reach out to an iland engineer.

Categories: Cloud Backup, VeeamBy Mike MosleyFebruary 23, 2018

Author: Mike Mosley

Mike Mosely is a cloud engineer at iland and has worked at the company for over 3 years. He holds a number of VMware certifications including VCP5 as well as the Veeam VMCE certification. Mike works closely with customers to build cloud solutions that fit their requirements.

Post navigation

PreviousPrevious post:CRN Awards iland Partner Program With 5-Star RatingNextNext post:DRaaS with Veeam – The Veeam NEA and Failing Over

Related Posts

Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 Done Right: Object Storage and the Cloud
June 19, 2022
Multi-Cloud, Agents, and You
May 31, 2022
iland Named Veeam Cloud & Service Provider Impact Partner of the Year
iland (Again) Named Veeam Impact Partner of the Year
May 18, 2022
365 Backup licensing update
Closing the Gap
April 18, 2022
World Backup Day: Why it’s More Important than Ever
March 31, 2022
Why DR will matter even more in 2022
January 27, 2022
iland, an 11:11 Systems Company
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
  • Secure Cloud
  • Backup
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Managed Security
  • Cloud Connectivity
  • 24x7x365 Support
  • Compliance
  • Free Trials
COMPANY
  • Why iland
  • Cloud Platform
  • Customer Stories
  • Careers
  • Leadership
  • Technology Partners
  • News & Media
  • Contact Support
CLOUD LOCATIONS
  • Dallas, TX
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Northern Virginia
  • Toronto, Canada
  • London, UK
  • Manchester, UK
  • Amsterdam, NL
  • Singapore
  • Melbourne, AU
  • Sydney, AU
CONNECT
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Youtube

© 2022 iland™ All Rights Reserved | Privacy Notice

Go to Top