Where is the Proxmox storage config to backup files?

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eiger3970

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Hello,
I'm trying to backup my files, however the Storage field won't populate?
How do I configure storage so a path (I guess) will appear for selection in the Storage field?
 
eiger3970 said:
Hello,
I'm trying to backup my files, however the Storage field won't populate?
How do I configure storage so a path (I guess) will appear for selection in the Storage field?
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Your storage destination needs to be tagged as a location for Backups. You can do this in the Datacenter option storage tab. Select the storage in question, edit, and add Backup in the content field.

Note, it's horrible practice to store backups on the same physical discs as your production list, so I'd suggest putting together a separate box and/or share out a NFS export from another physical box outside the cluster to backup to. That way, when crap hits the fan, your cluster can get back up fast.
 
Thanks, yes, I found a directory under /var/lib/backups, so that storage directory appeared as an option in the Storage selection field.
I was setting up the NFS thingy which I'm new to, but it would be on my regular Desktop computer.
So, for now I'm just scp'ing my backed up file from Proxmox to my Desktop computer, as apparently the NFS setup is not worth it on a regular Desktop computer?
 
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