. Please note that once this feature is enabled, backups will remain unchanged until the GFS retention period expires.<\/span><\/p>\nImmutability protects your data by preventing any changes, deletions, or overwrites. Backups stored with WORM (write-once-read-many) remain fixed and tamper-proof, ensuring maximum data safety.<\/span><\/p>\nOnce you have specified all the required information, click <\/span>OK. <\/b>You will see your new Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage account displayed in the list of accounts.<\/span><\/p>\nCreating a File Backup Plan<\/span><\/h2>\nTo connect to Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage as your storage destination for the backup plan, click the Files icon in the upper navigation, and on the second step of the backup plan wizard select it from the list.<\/span><\/p>\nNow that you've selected Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, follow the steps of the file backup wizard to create your backup plan.<\/span><\/p>\nOn the next steps, you can configure a backup schedule that fits your IT routines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Schedule\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_41.png\")
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Also, you can configure retention policy settings and specify how long you need to keep your file versions. Please note that Intelligent Retention is enabled by default to avoid early deletion fees. For instance, if a cloud storage provider sets a 90-day minimum storage period, and the data was removed on the 30th day, you will be charged a penalty called early deletion fee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Retention](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_42.png\")
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Configure MSP360 Managed Backup for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage<\/span><\/h2>\nTo add Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage in MSP360 Managed Backup, find the <\/span>Backup<\/b> tab, and navigate to the <\/span>Storage Accounts<\/b> section. Click <\/span>Add Account<\/b> and select Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage from the list.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screenshot_73.png\")
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On the next step, you need to specify the display name, key ID and the application key. Once that's done, proceed to the next step where you can enable Object Lock.<\/span><\/p>\nSetting up a backup plan with Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage in MSP360 Managed Backup is straightforward. Go to the Computers<\/strong> tab, find the desired computer, click the three-dot icon<\/strong> in the Actions<\/strong> section, and select Show Plans<\/strong>. In the slide-in panel, click Add New Plan<\/strong>, then choose your preferred backup plan type. Continue through the wizard to step two, where you can select Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage<\/strong> as the destination.<\/p>\nMSP360 Managed Backup also lets you configure scheduling and retention policies<\/strong>. For example, Forever Forward Incremental (FFI) backup retention<\/strong> is available in both MSP360 Standalone and Managed Backup editions for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.<\/p>\nWith FFI, only one full backup is created, followed by ongoing incremental backups. This method reduces storage costs, speeds up backups, and eliminates the need for multiple full backups over time.<\/p>\n
How to Change Minimum Retention Period for Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage<\/h2>\n
By default, Wasabi enforces a 90-day minimum storage period. However, MSP360 customers using Wasabi can request a reduction to 30 days by contacting Wasabi Support and mentioning their MSP360 customer status.<\/p>\n
The 30-day retention policy takes effect only for new full backups created after a 90-day transition period. During this time, Intelligent Retention will still use the 90-day value, affecting backup frequency and restore point availability. Backups made during the transition will follow the 90-day policy, while those made after will follow the new 30-day rule, plus any configured retention settings.<\/p>\n
Note that the 90-day rule still applies to the entire backup chain before the new full backup. Synthetic full backups scheduled during the transition may be delayed, with status notifications indicating the remaining time. Once the transition ends, the delay will shift to 30 days.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\nGetting started with MSP360 Backup and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage is fast and easy. In just a few simple steps, you can securely back up your data to Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, with flexible tier options to fit your needs. Protect your data today with a reliable, scalable solution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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