--- title: "Micro Focus Data Protector With Wasabi" slug: "how-do-i-use-micro-focus-data-protector-with-wasabi" updated: 2026-05-30T19:00:44Z published: 2026-05-30T19:00:44Z --- > ## 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. Prerequisites - 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 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 on "Devices" and then select "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 on "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 discusses the use of 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 on "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 that you wish to backup your data to and click on "OK". ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15774565095323.png) 2.7 Now you will click on "Add" under the Gateways section on the right hand side. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855158544539.png) 2.8 For this section you will need to enter the following info: - **Gateway Name** - **Description** Click "Ok". ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15849836931867.png) Click "Next" and then click on "Finish" at the bottom of the screen. You will now see a summary of the bucket you created. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855057365787.png) ### 3. Backup Configuration 3.1 Click on the Dropdown and select "Backup". ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855045880603.png) 3.2 Right Click on "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 and then click "Ok" ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15855301528347.png) 3.4 Select which system you want to backup and then choose whether you want to perform a Filesystem, Network Share or Block based backup. Click on "Next" at the bottom once you have selected the files or folders you wish to backup. ![](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 and then Click on "Next" at the bottom of the screen. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850601658011.png) 3.6 Click on "Next" again and it will bring you to the backup scheduler page. From here you can customize your backup schedule. Click on "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 on "OK". ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850810407579.png) You will now see the calendar populate with the days and backup types you selected. Click on "Next" at the bottom of the page. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15850944792475.png) 3.8 You will now be prompted to review the summary and click on "Next". ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851214280603.png) 3.9 Finally 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" will allow you to name the backup and assign it to a particular group. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15851468317595.png) 3.10 If you wish 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) Upon starting the interactive backup you will be able to watch and monitor the status of the running job below. ![](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 you will want to click on the dropdown and select "Restore" ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15853135071643.png) 4.2 Next click on "Restore Sessions" and this will show you all of your 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 on "Restore" in the bottom right. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/bef0a1ea-7768-4d5a-b520-c4fe2f7fafad/Images/Documentation/15853379008411.png) 4.4 Next a Restore Session review summary will show up and you can click on "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.