How to add a Backup node in SolusVM 2?

Question

How to add a Backup node in SolusVM 2?

Answer

Note: Prior to adding a backup node it is necessary to prepare a server available to Management node via the network and generate an SSH key pair on Management node

1. Access SolusVM 2 admin panel
2. Go to Backups > Backup Nodes and click Add Backup Node
   
   
3. In pop-up windows:
   • Give a node a recognizable name.
   • Select one or more compute resources whose servers will be backed up
   • Specify the hostname or IP address of the prepare server that will be used as a backup node.
   • Specify SSH port(22 by default) and SSH login(root by default)
   • Specify the private key of the SSH key created on Management node
   • Specify the Storage path(directory where the backups will be stored)
4. Click Save