To back up an Azure Blob object storage repository, add the repository.
Procedure
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From the navigation pane, go to Protect > Object storage.
The Object storage page appears.
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In the upper-right area of the page, click Add object storage.
The Add object storage dialog box appears.
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Click Azure Blob.
The Add Azure Blob Storage dialog box appears.
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In the Object storage name box, enter a name for the repository.
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In the Host URL box, enter the Azure Blob Storage service account URL.
For example, you can enter blob.core.windows.net.
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From the Authentication list, select Access and secret keys.
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Do one of the following:
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From the Credentials dialog box, select the credentials that you are going to use.
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To add credentials to the Credential Manager, click the plus button (+).
The Add Credential dialog box appears.
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Enter the following information:
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Credential name: Enter a name for the credentials that you are creating.
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Account name: Enter the name of the Azure Blob Storage account.
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Access key ID: Enter the access key ID of the Azure Blob Storage account.
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Click Save.
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Enter the following information:
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Access node: Select the proxy client computer where the Cloud Apps package is installed.
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Plan: Select the backup plan that you want to use for this object storage repository.
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Click Save.