Need a rock-solid backup target for your cloud data? Learn how to create a symbolic link from N2W to your Azure Storage Account—complete with region-aware naming and enhanced backup security features.
Setting up your Azure Storage Repository: Getting Started
First up: Give your repository a name that instantly tells you both its purpose and its Azure region. Not only does this make configuring backup policies a breeze, but it also saves you precious seconds when you need to recover. (Think: “WestUS-Backup-Storage”)
Configuring Your Azure Storage Repository Like a Pro
- In the N2W dashboard, navigate to Storage Repositories.
- Click on New Azure Storage Repository.
- Enter your thoughtfully crafted name.
- Select your Azure subscription, resource group, and storage account location.
And voilà—for a basic repository, you’re done! Hit save, and your data now has a ticket to ride into Azure.
Advanced Strategies: Immutability and Lease Block Lock
But wait—before you run off to grab a celebratory snack, let’s talk fortification. Cloud villains (and, ahem, accidental admins) are always lurking, so you’ll want to consider Azure’s immutable features. Cynthia points out: if you want to “take advantage of the lease block lock or the immutable feature,” this is your moment.
By selecting immutability, you’re effectively throwing your backups into a digital vault—untouchable, unchangeable, and off-limits to everyone (including that well-meaning intern who still thinks ‘delete all’ means ‘archive’).
- N2W gives you two choices: you can let N2W create and safeguard your secret lease ID, or take on the secret-keeping yourself. Either way, immutability means no more second-guessing whether your backups can be altered or deleted before their time.
Which Option Is Right for You?
Not sure which path to choose? Cynthia encourages reaching out to the support team—because security isn’t a one-size-fits-all sweater. Your use case, compliance requirements, and peace of mind all matter; N2W support can help you fit the options to your precise needs.
Ready, Set, Backup!
Once you’ve saved your shiny new repository, you’re officially ready to start sending backups into Azure. Whether your goal is disaster recovery, air-gapping, or just “sleeping easier at night” levels of data protection, following these best practices ensures your data is as safe in Azure as it is under your own pillow.
