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Introduction

When backing up data to IPServerOne Object Storage, not all backup software supports writing directly to object storage. To overcome this limitation, an open-source tool called Rclone can be used to mount IPServerOne Object Storage as a drive on Windows or Linux.

This guide will walk through the process of:

• Setting up IPServerOne Object Storage
• Generating access credentials
• Configuring Rclone to mount the storage as a drive

Once completed, the mounted drive will allow seamless data synchronization with IPServerOne Object Storage.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding, ensure you have:

• An IPServerOne account with access to the Customer Portal.
• Windows or Linux system where the object storage will be mounted.
• Rclone installed for mounting the storage.
• WinFSP (Windows File System Proxy) installed (for Windows users).

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enable Object Storage in IPServerOne Portal

• Log in to IPServerOne Customer Portal.

• In the left menu, navigate to Cloud Platform and select Object Storage.

• Click Enable Object Storage and proceed to create a new bucket.

Step 2: Create a Storage Bucket

• Click Create Bucket.
• Enter a bucket name of your choice or generate a random one by clicking Generate.
  • Example: nbdata
• Click Create to finalize the bucket creation.

Step 3: Generate Access Keys

• Go to the Access Keys tab and click Create Access Key.

• Provide:
  • Key Name
  • Expiration Date (optional)
  • Write Permission
  • Access Level (select the newly created bucket)

• Click Generate to create the keys.

Step 4: Save Access Key Credentials

Once generated, securely store both the Access Key and Secret Key, as they will be required later for configuration.

Example credentials:

Access Key : 6TZJ8X2EYS66PFL9YYVE  
Secret Key : VetThTTZJ73urYvn+NZRItXXxrx6epOYFFXWQ734

Important Note : The secret key is only displayed once. Make sure to save it securely.

Step 5: Install Required Software

For Windows Users

• Download and install WinFSP (Windows File System Proxy), which is required for Rclone to mount a drive.
• Download Rclone from https://rclone.org.
• Extract the Rclone files to a designated folder (no installation is required).

For Linux Users

• Install Rclone using the package manager:

sudo apt install rclone  # For Debian/Ubuntu  
sudo yum install rclone  # For CentOS/RHEL

Step 6: Configure Rclone to Access Object Storage

• Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Linux).

• Run the following command to start Rclone configuration:

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  rclone config

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• When prompted, enter “n” to create a new configuration.

• Assign a name for the connection (e.g., ips1 for IPServerOne storage).

• When prompted to select the storage provider, enter “13” (for any other S3-compatible provider).

• Enter the following details when prompted:

  
  

  • env_auth: Enter “1”

  • Access Key:  6TZJ8X2EYS66PFL9YYVE6

  • Secret Key: VetThTTZJ73urYvn+NZRItXXxrx6epOYFFXWQ734

  • Region: Enter “1”

  • Endpoint URL:

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  • Bucket Name: Enter nbdata or the bucket name created earlier.
    

  • ACL (Access Control List) Option: Select “1”
    

• When prompted for advanced configuration, enter “n” (no advanced configuration needed).

• Confirm the configuration by entering “y”.

• Exit the config screen by entering “q”.

Step 7: Mount Object Storage as a Drive

To mount the bucket to Drive X: (Windows example), run:

rclone mount ips1:nbdata X: --vfs-cache-mode full

Step 8: Verify and Use the Mounted Drive

• Keep the Command Prompt or Terminal open while the drive is mounted.
• The X: Drive should now be visible in File Explorer (Windows) or /mnt/ (Linux).
• Any files copied to this drive will be synchronized with IPServerOne Object Storage.

For Linux Users : If you are using Linux (Ubuntu) and need specific instructions, please refer to our dedicated guide: Mount IPServerOne Object Storage in Linux (Ubuntu) using Rclone.

Conclusion

By following this guide, IPServerOne Object Storage has been successfully mounted as a drive using Rclone. This allows seamless backup, storage, and file synchronization without requiring specialized backup software.

If you need further assistance, please submit a support ticket or contact IPServerOne Customer Support at cs@ipserverone.com or +603-2026 1688.

Article published by IPSERVERONE on 23 March 2021