{"id":51751,"date":"2021-12-15T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T08:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/?p=51751"},"modified":"2021-12-23T14:46:56","modified_gmt":"2021-12-23T13:46:56","slug":"nakivo-configure-virtual-tape-infrastructure-with-starwind-vtl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/nakivo-configure-virtual-tape-infrastructure-with-starwind-vtl\/","title":{"rendered":"Nakivo: configure a virtual tape infrastructure with StarWind VTL"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51761 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-01\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-01.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-01\" width=\"602\" height=\"202\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To enforce backups protection in <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/nakivo-v10-5-configure-vmware-monitoring-and-hardened-virtual-appliance\/\">Nakivo Backup &amp; Replication<\/a>, backup tape infrastructure can leverage the StarWind VTL technology to keep the <strong>backup air-gapped on virtual tape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Taking advantage of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starwindsoftware.com\/starwind-virtual-tape-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StarWind VTL<\/a> (Virtual Tape Library) technology, businesses can replace the <strong>expansive physical tape backup process<\/strong> with a more convenient solution by keeping same <strong>data archival rules<\/strong>\u00a0and <strong>retention requirements<\/strong>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>VTL allows the administrators to leverage any <strong>public cloud and object storage<\/strong> tiering by enforcing the protection against ransomware attacks with a cost-effective solution.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51763 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-02\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-02.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-02\" width=\"554\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<p>To configure Nakivo virtual tape infrastructure with StarWind VTL, you need the following components:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/starwind-storage-gateway-for-wasabi-setup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StarWind VTL<\/a> software<\/li>\n<li>A configured Bucket in Wasabi<\/li>\n<li>Nakivo Backup &amp; Replication infrastructure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Deploy StarWind VTL<\/h2>\n<p>First step is the installation of StarWind VTL on a <strong>Windows Server<\/strong> (version 2012 or later).<\/p>\n<p>The product supports main cloud storage offerings, such as AWS, Azure, Backblaze, and Wasabi. In this example, <strong>Wasabi is the chosen provider<\/strong> to store our virtual tapes.<\/p>\n<p>Download the software from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starwindsoftware.com\/starwind-virtual-tape-library\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StarWind website<\/a> and install the product by following <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/starwind-cloud-vtl-deployment-pt-1\/\">this procedure.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51765 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-03\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-03.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-03\" width=\"499\" height=\"387\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Configure StarWind VTL<\/h4>\n<p>Once VTL has been installed, access the StarWind console, select the configured server and click <strong>Add VTL Device<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51767 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-04\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-04-600x307.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-04\" width=\"600\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter a <strong>Name<\/strong> for the Virtual Tape Library to configure and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51769 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-05\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-05.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-05\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Uncheck the <strong>Fill Storage Slots with Empty Tapes after Create<\/strong> option and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51771 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-06\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-06.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-06\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Create new Target<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51773 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-07\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-07.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-07\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Create<\/strong> to proceed with Tape Library creation.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51775 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-08\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-08.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-08\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When the creation has been completed, click <strong>Close<\/strong> to exit the wizard.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51777 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-09\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-09.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-09\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new VTL device is now displayed in the console. Select the new Tape Library and click <strong>Create Tape<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51779 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-10\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-10-600x417.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-10\" width=\"600\" height=\"417\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Leave the default and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51781 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-11\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-11.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-11\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Specify the <strong>Number of Tapes<\/strong> to create and optionally the <strong>Custom Tape Size<\/strong>. Click <strong>Create<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51783 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-12\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-12.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-12\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new tape has been created successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51785 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-13\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-13-600x413.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-13\" width=\"600\" height=\"413\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Enable iSCSI connection to the new Tape Library<\/h4>\n<p>From the server where VTL has been installed, access the <strong>iSCSI Initiator Properties<\/strong> and go to <strong>Discovery<\/strong> tab. Click <strong>Discover Portal<\/strong> and add the <strong>IP address<\/strong> of the server. Click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51787 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-14\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-14.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-14\" width=\"481\" height=\"691\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the <strong>Local Adapter<\/strong> drop-down menu, select <strong>Microsoft iSCSI Initiator<\/strong> then click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51789 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-15\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-15.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-15\" width=\"528\" height=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the <strong>Targets<\/strong> tab, the corresponding new Tape Library's target is displayed. Select the target to connect then click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51791 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-16\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-16.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-16\" width=\"481\" height=\"691\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Thick <strong>Enable multi-path<\/strong> option and click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51793 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-17\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-17.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-17\" width=\"412\" height=\"217\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From the <strong>Local Adapter<\/strong> drop-down menu, select <strong>Microsoft iSCSI Initiator<\/strong> and select <strong>127.0.0.1\/3260<\/strong> from the <strong>Target portal IP<\/strong> drop-down-menu. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51795 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-18\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-18.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-18\" width=\"528\" height=\"634\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new target is now connected.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51797 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-19\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-19.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-19\" width=\"481\" height=\"691\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Create a Bucket in Wasabi<\/h4>\n<p>To store VTL tapes you need to have a Bucket configured in Wasabi.<\/p>\n<p>To create a new Bucket, <a href=\"https:\/\/console.wasabisys.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">login to Wasabi<\/a> and just click on <strong>Create Bucket<\/strong> button and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51799 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-20\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-20-600x293.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-20\" width=\"600\" height=\"293\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Connect StarWind VTL to Wasabi's Bucket<\/h4>\n<p>From StarWind VTL console, select your VTL Device and click <strong>Cloud Replication<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51801 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-21\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-21-600x378.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-21\" width=\"600\" height=\"378\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Wasabi Cloud Storage<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51803 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-22\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-22.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-22\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the credentials to access the Wasabi's Bucket and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51805 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-23\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-23.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-23\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Replicate Immediately<\/strong> from the drop-down menu and enable <strong>Create new empty tapes automatically when existing tape removed from VTL for replication<\/strong> option. Click <strong>Apply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51807 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-24\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-24.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-24\" width=\"566\" height=\"487\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The VTL device has been connected successfully to the specified Wasabi's Bucket.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51811 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-25\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-25-600x359.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-25\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Configure Nakivo Backup &amp; Replication<\/h2>\n<p>To configure StarWind VTL technology in Nakivo, you need first to <strong>install the Transporter<\/strong> in the VTL Server.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Install Nakivo Transporter in the VTL Server<\/h4>\n<p>Download the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/nakivo-v10-5-configure-vmware-monitoring-and-hardened-virtual-appliance\/\">Nakivo Backup &amp; Replication<\/a> (Windows version) to the VTL Server and run the installer.<\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Transporter only<\/strong> as <strong>Installation type<\/strong> and specify a <strong>Master password<\/strong> to enforce security. Click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51813 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-26\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-26-600x576.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-26\" width=\"600\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Transporter is being installed to the VTL Server.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51815 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-27\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-27-600x576.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-27\" width=\"600\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After few seconds the Transporter installation completes successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51817 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-28\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-28-600x576.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-28\" width=\"600\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Add the Transporter in Nakivo<\/h4>\n<p>From Nakivo dashboard, access the <strong>Settings &gt; Transporters<\/strong> area. Click <strong>Add Existing Transporter<\/strong> and select <strong>Installed service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51819 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-29\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-29-600x284.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-29\" width=\"600\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the <strong>Hostname or IP<\/strong> of the VTL Server, specify a <strong>Transporter name<\/strong> and enter the <strong>Master password<\/strong> specified during the Transporter installation. Click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51821 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-30\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-30-600x425.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-30\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click <strong>Accept<\/strong> to accept the self-signed certificate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51823 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-31\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-31-600x325.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-31\" width=\"600\" height=\"325\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the certificate has been accepted, click <strong>Add<\/strong> to add the Transporter in Nakivo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51825 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-32\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-32-600x327.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-32\" width=\"600\" height=\"327\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The added Transporter.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51827 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-33\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-33-600x352.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-33\" width=\"600\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Add the VTL device to the Tape infrastructure<\/h4>\n<p>Access the <strong>Tape<\/strong> area, click <strong>Add New Device<\/strong> and select <strong>Robotic tape library or VTL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51829 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-34\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-34-600x234.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-34\" width=\"600\" height=\"234\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the previously added Transporter from the <strong>Assigned transporter<\/strong> drop-down menu and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51835 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-35\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-35-600x330.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-35\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the correct <strong>media changer<\/strong> from the list then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51837 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-36\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-36-600x330.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-36\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>To <strong>identify the correct media changer<\/strong>, go to the VTL Server, select the VTL device configured for Nakivo and check the <strong>Serial Id<\/strong> value.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51839 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-37\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-37-600x352.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-37\" width=\"600\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select the <strong>tape drives<\/strong> to use and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51841 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-38\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-38-600x330.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-38\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the Tape Library <strong>Name<\/strong> and click <strong>add media pool<\/strong> to define the <strong>Default media pool<\/strong> to use. Click <strong>Create Media Pool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51843 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-39\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-39-600x339.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-39\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter a <strong>Name<\/strong> for the new Media Pool and enable <strong>Automatically add free tapes to this pool when required<\/strong> option then click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51845 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-40\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-40.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-40\" width=\"502\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click on the created Media Pool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51847 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-41\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-41.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-41\" width=\"502\" height=\"370\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Default media pool<\/strong> is now assigned. Click <strong>Finish<\/strong>\u00a0to add the device.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51849 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-42\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-42-600x330.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-42\" width=\"600\" height=\"330\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The VTL device is being added.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51851 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-43\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-43-600x118.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-43\" width=\"600\" height=\"118\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The VTL device has been added successfully to Nakivo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51853 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-44\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-44-600x195.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-44\" width=\"600\" height=\"195\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Create a Backup Copy to Tape<\/h2>\n<p>Form the Dashboard, click <strong>Create &gt; Backup copy job<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51855 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-45\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-45-600x313.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-45\" width=\"600\" height=\"313\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select a Backup Job to copy then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51857 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-46\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-46-600x380.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-46\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Tape<\/strong> as <strong>Destination type<\/strong> and the created Media Pool as <strong>Destination<\/strong>. Click <strong>Next<\/strong> to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51859 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-47\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-47-600x349.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-47\" width=\"600\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Specify the <strong>Schedule<\/strong> then click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51861 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-48\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-48-600x349.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-48\" width=\"600\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Specify the desired <strong>Retention<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51863 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-49\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-49-600x349.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-49\" width=\"600\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the <strong>Job name<\/strong> then click <strong>Finish &amp; Run<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51865 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-50\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-50-600x349.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-50\" width=\"600\" height=\"349\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Run for all backups<\/strong> and click <strong>Run<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51867 size-full\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-51\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-51.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-51\" width=\"422\" height=\"262\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Backup Copy is being executed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51869 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-52\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-52-600x416.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-52\" width=\"600\" height=\"416\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Select <strong>Activities<\/strong> to check running tasks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51871 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-53\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-53-600x207.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-53\" width=\"600\" height=\"207\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After few minutes, the Backup Copy completes successfully.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51873 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-54\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-54-600x423.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-54\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Checking the <strong>VTL Repository<\/strong> you can see the VMs of the Backup Copy just processed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51875 size-large\" title=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-55\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-55-600x372.jpg\" alt=\"nakivo-virtual-tape-starwind-vtl-55\" width=\"600\" height=\"372\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Backup Copies can now be <strong>stored directly in the cloud<\/strong> (offsite) making the backup configuration compliant with the <strong>3-2-1 backup rule<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Nakivo Backup &amp; Replication is available to download as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nakivo.com\/resources\/download\/trial-download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30-day trial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"signature\" src=\"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/firma.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To enforce backups protection in Nakivo Backup &amp; Replication, backup tape infrastructure can leverage the StarWind VTL technology to keep the backup air-gapped on virtual tape. Taking advantage of StarWind VTL (Virtual Tape Library) technology, businesses can replace the expansive physical tape backup process with a more convenient solution by keeping same data archival rules\u00a0and retention requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":51761,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"linkedin_93tdZWzMZc_93tdZWzMZc":"","facebook_2879994398731222_17841400390232720":"","twitter_113568041_113568041":"","mastodon_115463926174894442_115463926174894442":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[2138,1697],"tags":[2336,2088,2419,1785],"class_list":["post-51751","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-backup-en","category-nakivo-en","tag-ransomware","tag-tape-en","tag-virtual-tape","tag-vtl","has_thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51751","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51751"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51751\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/51761"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51751"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51751"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nolabnoparty.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51751"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}