Cloud data usage explained
Topic
This article explains how Datto stores data in the cloud.
Environment
- Datto SIRIS
- Datto ALTO
- Datto NAS
Description
Datto SIRIS, ALTO, and NAS, use proprietary Inverse Chain Technology to take snapshot backups and retain archival data. The length of time that Datto retains these archival backups depends on the device's Cloud Billing Policy agreement. If you have questions in regards to your current cloud billing methods for any of your devices, you can contact your Datto Sales Executive for assistance.
Cloud Storage Details
The SIRIS, ALTO, and Datto NAS devices all provide archival storage of data in the cloud. This storage provides extra insurance against data loss: Even if data gets deleted from a SIRIS device, the data may still exist in the cloud, for a period determined by the device's Cloud Billing Policy.
Cloud Backup and Retention Policy
The Cloud Backup and Retention Policy is set on a per agent basis, when the agent is first added. To change these settings afterward;
Connect to the Datto's web interface from the Partner Portal.
Select Protect from the top navigation bar.
For the desired agent, select Configure Agent Settings.
Choose Cloud Backup & Retention from the left side navigation menu, or scroll to the section.
Adjust the settings for either the cloud replication or the cloud retention. These settings may be limited by the device's Cloud Billing Policy.
To save these settings to the agent, you selected, click Apply [...]. To apply the settings to all of the agents on the Datto device click Apply [...] to all.
Data Pruning
You may want to prune your cloud data for any of these reasons:
- Decommission a device or agent.
- Re-purpose a device for another organization.
- Avoid getting billed for going over your cloud data limit, if applicable.
Cloud Data may be removed manually by following the cloud section of: Deleting local and cloud data.
