[SOLVED] How to I backup to a namespace below root?

[MrGeezer]

Hi,

This is probably really basic and RTFM but I can't figure it out for the life of me!

I already had a PVE server called PVE01. Then I got another host to put Backup Server on, caled PBS01.

I've got a few VM's from PVE01 backed up - 101, 102, 103 etc.

I now have another PVE server I want to use. It's called LoungeNUC. It has VM's numbered 101, 102 etc that I wish to backup.

I added the PBS server to my new LoungeNUC host no problem. Then in PBS I created a namespace called LoungeNUC no problem.

So HOW do I now tell the new PVE server that I don't want it to save backups in the ROOT namespace (where there are already backups from PVE01) but in the root/LoungeNUC namespace? I Can't see any options when I add the datastore, nor when I create the backup jobs.

If someone could point me to where in the manual it tells you - or just do me an even bigger favour and tell me - I would be eternally grateful!

 

[Neobin]

I added the PBS server to my new LoungeNUC host no problem. Then in PBS I created a namespace called LoungeNUC no problem.

You need to invert these two steps.
So you first create the namespace on the PBS, than you add the PBS to your PVE-storages: In the mask for adding the PBS to your PVE, there is also a field where you define the namespace you want to be used.

 

[MrGeezer]

Thanks. Well I might have written the above carelessly as I think I actually created the namespace first. I was looking for a field like the one you describe so pretty sure I did it in correct order.

Just in case, I deleted it and readded. When I try to re-add I don't see the field where I can enter my namespace. Is this a bug in my installation or am I being really dumb?

 

[UdoB]

You're not dumb. As usual: it is only easy if you know where to look ;-)

On my PBS 2.2, in the WebGui, I can select an existing Datastore. When I select "Content" I see a list of all already existing Backups. On this page in the top row, above the table, there are buttons "Reload"/"Verify"/Prune". More to the right I can select an existing Namespace (which is only "root" = empty) and I can see "Add NS"

Best regards

 

[Neobin]

Is your PVE up-to-date?
Have you tried clearing your browser cache? And/or maybe rebooting the PVE-host?

This is what it looks for me:


Edit: Even it totally looks like it, I did not photoshop this!

 

[MrGeezer]

Is your PVE up-to-date?
Have you tried clearing your browser cache? And/or maybe rebooting the PVE-host?

This is what it looks for me:
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Edit: Even it totally looks like it, I did not photoshop this!

Thanks. I have PVE version 7.2-3 (according to webgui) and I hhave tried clearing my browser cache and rebooting the server. Still no field to add a namespace when I go to add a new datastore.

I guess it must be a bug in the software or something if that's the place where it's supposed to be. Thanks for your help muc appreciated - I will try to see if it's possible to add from command line somehow

 

[fluxX04]

Hi,

the namespace feature was added to PVE in version 7.2-4 - so it's not a bug, you're not up-to-date

Greetz

 

[Neobin]

I have PVE version 7.2-3

Not sure when exactly it got introduced, but the most recent version is 7.2-5. So maybe give it another try with an update again.

Other than that, I am out of ideas, sorry.

 

[MrGeezer]

I'm so sorry for the late response. My PVE server decided to break itself badly enough to need reinstallation so I forgot about this.

thanks for the help I feel a bit silly now - will update