--- title: "Arctera Backup Exec to Backup Microsoft 365 to Wasabi" slug: "arctera-backup-exec-to-backup-microsoft-365-to-wasabi" updated: 2026-06-12T17:24:38Z published: 2026-06-12T17:24:38Z canonical: "docs.wasabi.com/arctera-backup-exec-to-backup-microsoft-365-to-wasabi" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wasabi.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Arctera Backup Exec to Backup Microsoft 365 to Wasabi [Arctera Backup Exec](https://www.arctera.io/backup-exec/microsoft-365) provides the capability to back up and restore Microsoft 365 data to Wasabi. Please follow the instructions below to configure your Microsoft 365 backups. **Note:** Your specific backup software application handles the data restoration process. As many potential variables can affect your unique environment, it is strongly recommended that you seek guidance from your backup software's technical support team if you encounter difficulty or have application-specific questions. ## **Requirements** - Backup Exec ver. 25.x and above - A local deduplication storage disk configured in Backup Exec - Configure Wasabi as a cloud storage server following the instructions outlined [here](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/how-do-i-use-veritas-backup-exec-with-wasabi#h_01GCSPR56GJHPCM6AW5CJAXQP9). - An active Wasabi account - Wasabi Bucket - See our [Bucket Creation Guide](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/working-with-buckets-and-objects) - Access & Secret Key Pair - See our [Access Keys Guide](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/creating-a-user-account-and-access-key) ## Configuring a Tenant for Microsoft 365 1. Select the Microsoft 365 server, then log in to Backup Exec and navigate to the Backup and Restore tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-HJG3PJNF.png) 2. Click the **Servers and Virtual Hosts** group. Click **Add** and select **Add Microsoft 365 Tenant**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-J4HJ4LEL.png) 3. In the Configure Tenant wizard, select the desired cloud and click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-PS8F2PQ7.png) 4. Select the workloads that you want to back up, check the boxes for the workloads that you have subscriptions to, then click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-HV3FCKJ4.png) 5. Click **Copy Code** and then click the Microsoft link. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-ODJFSDWT.png) 6. Paste the code and then click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-HDFYEMXZ.png) 7. Select the account, if already populated with admin permissions to the M365 environment, otherwise click **Use another account**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-EF8G82Y4.png) 8. Close the window and go back to the Arctera Backup Exec platform. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-YV4KFC2Y.png) 9. Check the box to confirm that you have completed the required steps, and then click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-0RE3BMVF.png) 10. Review the summary page and then click **Finish**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-WZB4TDX0.png) You will now see your Microsoft 365 environment in the Servers list. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-JRNXL7B4.png) ## Configuring a Microsoft 365 Backup 1. Click **Backup**and then select **Create Microsoft 365 Backup**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-U2M7VXT1.png) 2. In the Backup Definition Properties window, provide a Name for the backup, then click **Edit** to add the components to be backed up in the Microsoft 365 tenant. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-KB612A15.png) 3. Select the desired components and click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/Screenshot 2025-03-14 054049.png) For primary backups, the Forever Incremental, Consolidate full, and Custom full templates only support deduplication disk storage. Duplicate backups can be targeted to any supported storage. The primary backups will be stored on the deduplication disk storage. You can make changes to the schedule and retention periods by clicking **Edit**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-MLPKH7PI.png) 4. To duplicate the backups to Wasabi, click **Add Stag**e and then select **Duplicate to Cloud**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-5ZHQHTUC.png) 5. In the Duplicate section, click **Edit**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-USV1TVYT.png) 6. In the Duplicate Options window, configure the desired schedule in the Schedule tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-60EOCVBE.png) 7. In the Storage tab, select the Wasabi cloud storage server. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-J50XPQ57.png) 8. The Backup Definition window displays all the stages of the backup. Click **OK** to save the backup. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-MKOIHYNM.png) 9. The backup will be displayed under the Microsoft 365 server. Right-click the backup and select **Run Now**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-QVNCSS34.png) The job progress is displayed under the Job Status column. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-X7MGCGNF.png) ## Restoring a Backup 1. Select the Microsoft 365 server. Click **Restore**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-1LE46UMW.png) 2. Select the type of data to restore. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-2NIEYT9M.png) 3. Select the option to restore. Click **Nex**t. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-0A67N8XC.png) 4. Select the items you would like to restore. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-EKM6MJD8.png) 5. Select the location to restore the data. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-DBF90TS8.png) 6. Enter the name of the job to restore. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-GL64170M.png) 7. Review the job summary. Click **Finish**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-BE19135L.png) The job progress can be viewed in the Job Monitor tab. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/image-3VVXTQJ7.png)