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Using NFS Server for Proxmox Backup

We need to set up both the NFS server and the Proxmox host in order to set up NFS for Proxmox backups. The steps are as follows:

1. Initially, on the computer that will act as the storage server for the Proxmox backups, install the NFS server software. The instructions may change according to the OS we use. For instance, we can use the following command to install the NFS server on Ubuntu:

2. Then, make a directory to hold the Proxmox backup files. For example:

3. Modify the NFS server export configuration so that the backup directory is accessible to the Proxmox host. To modify, open the exports file:

4. In order to provide access to the directory to the Proxmox IP address, add the following line:

5. Apply the changes after modifying the exports file, then restart the NFS server:

6. Go to https://:8006 in the web browser to access the Proxmox web interface.

7. So, to set up a storage backup:

i. Open the “Datacenter” view.

ii. From the left-hand column, choose the datacenter.

iii. Select the “Storage” tab.

iv. Press the “Add” button and choose “NFS.”

v. Complete the details:

ID: Provide it with a unique ID.

Server: Enter the IP address of the NFS server.

Export Path: Enter the path to the backup directory on the NFS server.

Content: Select “Backup.”

Options: We can add NFS options here if necessary.

8. We can run a test backup to confirm that Proxmox can access the NFS share. Make a virtual machine backup job. Then, choose the newly formed NFS storage to use as the backup destination.

9. As the backup destination, choose the freshly configured NFS storage when creating a test backup operation for a virtual machine. Start the backup operation and make sure it finishes without any problems.

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Conclusion

To protect data throughout this process, we must set up the Proxmox host and NFS server with the proper firewalls, access restrictions, and authentication methods.