Commvault Cloud Library Training Session Summary

Session Overview

This session focused on creating cloud libraries, specifically AWS S3 cloud storage
configuration, and understanding backup data structure on both disk and cloud storage.

Previous Training Sessions Summary (Videos 1-13)

Video 1-2: Foundation

 Commvault product overview and course outcomes

 Package download from Commvault support portal and [Link]

 Azure VM creation for lab environment setup

Video 3-5: Installation and Setup

 Azure VM creation for Media Agent and client packages

 CommServ and Media Agent installation on Azure VMs

 Windows and Linux File System package installation

 Remote vs local installation methods comparison

Video 6-8: VMware and Administration

 VMware lab setup configuration

 CommServ package installation

 First plan creation in Command Center

 Software cache creation for remote installation

 Media Agent installation via package push

 Daily Admin Activities:

o Commvault Process Manager usage

o Console and Command Center access

o Service start/stop procedures

Video 9-12: Client Management

 Windows and Linux client creation

 File system package installation using Command Center

 Local vs remote installation differences

 Subclient creation within clients

 Plan assignment to subclients

 Backup and restore procedures

 Backup process flow understanding

 Command Center vs Java Console differences

 Storage policy and schedule policy creation

Video 13: Backup Types and Management

 Full, synthetic pool, differential, incremental, and log backups

 Data aging concepts

 Disaster recovery jobs significance

Cloud Library Configuration

Prerequisites

Cloud support team must provide the following information:

1. Access Key and Secret Access Key

2. Service Host (region-specific URL)

3. S3 Bucket Name

AWS Account Setup Process

Step 1: Access Key Creation

1. Log into AWS console at [Link]/console

2. Search for "Users" in IAM service

3. Create new user with name (e.g., "commvault service account")

4. Set permissions: Attach policy "S3 Full Access"

5. Go to Security Credentials section

6. Create Access Key:

o Select use case: "Third-party service"

o Acknowledge understanding

o Copy both Access Key and Secret Access Key

Step 2: S3 Bucket Creation

1. Search for "S3" service in AWS console

2. Click "Create bucket"

3. Configure bucket:

o Enter unique bucket name

o Keep default settings (public access blocked)

o Create bucket

4. Bucket terminology: Files stored in bucket are called "objects"

Cloud Library Configuration in Commvault

Step 1: Create Cloud Storage

1. Navigate to Command Center → Storage → Cloud → Add

2. Select storage type: Amazon S3

3. Configure parameters:

o Name: User-defined (descriptive name)

o Media Agent: Select appropriate agent

o Service Host: Format - [Link] (replace "region" with

o Authentication: Access and Secret Access Key

o Bucket: Enter bucket name created in AWS

o Storage Class: Keep default

o Deduplication: Enable or disable as needed

4. Save configuration

5. Verify status shows "Online"

Step 2: Create Server Backup Plan

1. Navigate to Manage → Plans → Create Plan

2. Configure plan:

o Plan Type: Server Backup Plan

o Storage: Select AWS cloud library created above

o Retention: Set appropriate retention (e.g., 1 week)

3. Configure RPO (Recovery Point Objective):

o Full Backup: Weekly on Sunday at 9 PM

o Incremental: Monday-Saturday at 9 PM

4. Submit plan creation

Step 3: Assign Plan to Subclient

1. Navigate to Protect → File Servers → Select Windows client

2. Go to Subclient section

3. Select existing subclient or create new one

4. Edit subclient → Select plan from dropdown

5. Save configuration

Backup and Restore Operations

Backup Process

1. Navigate to subclient

2. Click "Backup" → "Full"

3. Monitor job progress through three phases:

o Scan phase

o Backup phase

o Archive index phase

4. Verify completion in job details

Restore Process

1. Navigate to subclient → Recovery Points

2. Select appropriate backup date

3. Browse and select files to restore

4. Configure restore options:

o Restore to original location

o Disable email notifications if not configured

5. Submit restore job

6. Monitor progress in job streams

Data Structure Understanding

Disk Storage Structure

Path: E:\MP1\D2 (example mount path)

Mount Path (MP1/D2)

├── CV_MAGNETIC (label folder)

└── Volumes (V_5, V_6, V_7, etc.)

└── Chunks (with identifiers like 14)

└── Metadata and chunk data

Deduplication vs Non-Deduplication Structure

With Deduplication (MP1_Dedup)

Mount Path → Label → CV_MAGNETIC → Volumes → Chunk Folders → Files

Without Deduplication (MP1)

Mount Path → Label → CV_MAGNETIC → Volumes → Direct Chunk Files

Key Difference: Deduplication creates chunk folders, non-deduplication stores chunks

Cloud Storage Structure

 Same folder hierarchy as disk storage

 Located in S3 bucket under CV_MAGNETIC path

 Data stored as objects (not files in cloud terminology)

 Only Commvault can interpret and decode the data structure

Technical Notes

Service Host Format

 Template: [Link]

 Example: [Link]
  Region selection based on geographical proximity for latency optimization

Data Interpretation

 Backup data uses proprietary Commvault algorithms

 Cannot be read by external tools or manual interpretation

 Chunk and metadata files require Commvault for decoding

 Same principle applies to both disk and cloud storage

Cloud Terminology

 Objects: Files stored in cloud buckets

 Bucket: Container for storing objects (similar to folder but not exactly)

 Regions: Geographical data center locations

Troubleshooting Knowledge (L3 Level)

 Understanding mount path navigation

 Identifying chunk corruption issues

 Recognizing missing chunk problems

 Data structure analysis for problem resolution

Next Session Topics

 Tape library configuration (pending lab preparation)

 Schedule: Morning session 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM for next two days

 Alternative: Recording available if unable to attend live session

Key Backup Administrator Responsibilities

 Navigate Commvault interface efficiently

 Configure cloud libraries with proper credentials

 Create and assign appropriate plans

 Monitor backup and restore operations

 Understand data structure for troubleshooting purposes