--- title: "Micro Focus Data Protector With Wasabi" slug: "how-do-i-use-micro-focus-data-protector-with-wasabi" updated: 2026-08-06T19:49:03Z published: 2026-08-06T19:49:03Z canonical: "docs.wasabi.com/how-do-i-use-micro-focus-data-protector-with-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. # Micro Focus Data Protector With Wasabi [Micro Focus Data Protector](https://www.microfocus.com/en-us/products/data-protector-backup-recovery-software/overview) has been validated for use with Wasabi. Data Protector standardizes and consolidates backups across multiple platforms. It provides secure, comprehensive backup protection for business-critical data and applications whether virtual, physical, or online in the cloud. ### 1. Requirements - Active [Wasabi Cloud Storage Account](https://wasabi.com/sign-up) - 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) - Micro Focus Data Protector [Software](https://my.microfocus.com/signin) v11.03 ### 2. Storage Device Configuration 2.1 With Data Protector installed, next we need to create a storage device to associate with our Wasabi Cloud Storage. From the Cell Manager, click on the Dropdown and select Devices and Media. ![Device_Dropdown.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15846270462235.png) 2.2 Right-click Devices, then **Add Device**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15773995319835.png) 2.3 Enter the Device settings below. - Device Name - Description - Device Type - Select Backup to Disk - Interface Type - Select Cloud (Amazon S3 API compatible target) - Management Console URL - https://console.wasabisys.com ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15774068615707.png) Click **Next**. 2.4 Now you will enter your Cloud Connection settings. - S3 Target Type - Select Ceph/Scality - S3 Target Gateway URL - https://s3-us-east-1.wasabisys.com - Access Key ID - Wasabi Access Key - Secret Access Key - Wasabi Secret Key ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855184859675.png) ***Note****: This configuration example uses Wasabi’s us-east-1 storage region. To use other Wasabi storage regions, please use the appropriate Wasabi service URL as described in our* [*Wasabi Service URLs*](https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/what-are-the-service-urls-for-wasabis-different-storage-regions)*.* 2.5 Click **Select/Create Bucket**, and if your information is correct, it will populate your buckets to select from. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15846701256219.png) 2.6 Select the Wasabi bucket where you want to back up your data. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15774565095323.png) 2.7 Click **Add** under the Gateways section. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855158544539.png) 2.8 For this section, enter the following information. - Gateway Name - Description Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15849836931867.png) Click **Next** then click **Finish** at the bottom of the screen. A summary of the bucket you created will display. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855057365787.png) ### 3. Backup Configuration 3.1 Click the Dropdown and select **Backup**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855045880603.png) 3.2 Right-click the **Filesystem** and click **Add Backup**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850170377371.png) 3.3 Specify which type of backup template you prefer to use. Click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855301528347.png) 3.4 Select which system you want to back up and then choose whether you want to perform a Filesystem, Network Share, or Block-based backup. Click **Next** after selecting the files or folders you wish to back up. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850536285851.png) 3.5 Select the Backup Device that you want to use for storage. Click **Next** at the bottom of the screen. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850601658011.png) 3.6 Click **Next**, and it will bring you to the backup scheduler page. You can customize your backup schedule. Click **Add**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850706592795.png) 3.7 Here you can specify your backup settings. Once complete, click **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850810407579.png) You will now see the calendar populate with the selected days and backup types. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850944792475.png) 3.8 You will now be prompted to review the summary. Click **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851214280603.png) 3.9 You will be prompted to either Save, Schedule, Start, or Preview the backup job you created. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851260295323.png) Choosing **Save As** lets you name the backup and assign it to a specific group. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851468317595.png) 3.10 In order to perform Start Interactive Backup, you will be prompted to choose your backup type and Network load. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851403574427.png) After the interactive backup begins, you can monitor the status of the running job. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851535971867.png) Once complete, you will receive a confirmation message. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15852622063643.png) 3.11 You can verify that your backup was completed by logging into your [Wasabi Console](https://console.wasabisys.com/#/login) and checking your bucket as well and seeing the data files written to the bucket. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15854622191003.png) ### 4. Restoral Process 4.1 To begin a restore, click the **dropdown** and select **Restore**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15853135071643.png) 4.2 Click **Restore Sessions** to show all of the backups to select from. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15853253818523.png) 4.3 Choose which folders or files you wish to restore and then click **Restore** in the bottom right. to see where the folders and/ 4.4 Next, a Restore Session review summary will show up, and you can click **Finish** to begin the process. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15853786560411.png) 4.5 Here you will see the restore job run and be able to monitor the progress. Upon successful completion, you will be notified. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15853712320667.png) Check your file system where the folders and or files were restored, and you should now see them listed again.