Storage
Getting Started with MSP360 Backup Free and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage
This guide covers how to easily get started with MSP360 Free Backup software and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, to set up a robust and cost-effective solution for your backup needs.
MSP360 Backup Free - Overview
MSP360 Free Backup software is an ideal solution for personal use, especially for users who need small-scale data protection for desktops. With the free version you get file-level and image-based backup, customizable schedules, and flexible retention settings - all without any upfront software costs. It provides enterprise-grade features such as file-level and image-based backup, customizable schedules, retention settings, and more, ensuring reliable data protection for your valuable files.
This freeware solution allows storing your backups locally and in the cloud. For cloud storage MSP360 Backup offers a variety of cloud storage services to choose from. In this guide we will walk you through the initial setup process of MSP360 Backup Free with Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
Why Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage?
Why choose Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage? MSP360 is a trusted Wasabi partner that provides a robust and cost-efficient offsite storage solution for individuals and businesses at a reasonable cost. You can learn more about Wasabi Hot Cloud storage on their website.
Together, MSP360 Backup Free and Wasabi offer an unbeatable combination for reliable data protection.
The configuration is a straightforward process of setting up your backup solution in just 6 steps:
Step1. Create an Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage Account
Step 2. Create Access Key
Step 3. Create a Bucket
Step 4. Download, install and activate MSP360 Backup freeware
Step 5. Add your Wasabi storage account as a backup destination
Step 6. Create a Backup Plan
Step1. Create an Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage Account
If you already have a Wasabi storage account, you can proceed to Step 2. If not, here’s how to get started with Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage:
- Complete the form on Wasabi’s free trial page
- Once you receive the email with the account setup link, complete your account creation.
- You’ll then be redirected to a page where you’ll be prompted to create a password.
- Once that’s done, you are all set.
Step 2. Create Access Key
Your next step is to create an access/secret key pair. Click the Create Access Key button in the dashboard, and once the keys are generated, save them immediately: the pop-up will only be shown once. You’ll need these keys to connect MSP360 Backup to your Wasabi storage account.
Step 3. Create a Bucket
Next, you need to create a bucket, where your backup data will be stored, in Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage: create a unique bucket name, choose the preferred region from the list, and enable object lock (immutability) if needed. Specify the rest of the settings and finalize your bucket creation process.
Step 4. Download, install and activate MSP360 Backup freeware
Download and install MSP360 Backup Free. After installation, activate the solution by clicking the Use Home Edition button.
Step 5. Add your Wasabi storage account as a backup destination
Launch MSP360 Backup Free and click the Add New Account button in the menu at the upper left of the screen.
In the pop-up window, select the Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage icon and fill in the required information. Enter the Access Key and Secret Key you saved in Step 2, then choose the bucket you created in Step 3 from the drop-down menu.
If you decide to enable Object Lock (immutability), keep in mind that backups will remain unchanged until the GFS retention period expires. This feature, once enabled, protects your data by preventing any changes, deletions, or overwrites.
Step 6. Create a Backup Plan
To create your first backup plan and start backing up data to your Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, first, you need to select the backup type you need:
- File-level backup: MSP360 allows you to back up specific files and folders on your users’ computers. To create a file backup plan in MSP360 Backup Free, find the Files icon in the upper navigation, and click it to start creating your backup plan.
- Image-based backup: with this newly introduced feature for MSP360 Backup Free, you can easily back up and restore the entire OS on the target machine. To create an image-based backup plan in MSP360 Backup Free, click the Image Based icon in the upper navigation to open the backup plan wizard.
No matter which backup plan you create, you can connect to Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage as your storage destination in the second step of the backup plan wizard: simply select it from the list, and you’re all set.
Further reading How to create a file-level backup plan with MSP360 Backup Free
Further reading How to create an image-based backup plan with MSP360 Backup Free
Final words on MSP360 Backup Free and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
Getting started with MSP360 Backup Free and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is quick and simple. This seamless integration makes MSP360 Free Backup software the ideal choice for anyone looking to secure their data in the cloud with a Wasabi storage account. Start protecting your valuable files today!
- Local, cloud and hybrid backup
- Image-based and file-level backup
