Backup sources

A source describes where a project worker lists and downloads backup artifacts. RestoreTrust supports S3-compatible object storage, FTP, SFTP, and SMB.

The project worker connects to the source; the RestoreTrust service does not use or receive the source credential values.

Before you add a source

Prepare:

• a host name or endpoint and port reachable from the worker
• S3 region and bucket, or an SMB share name, when applicable
• active source credential metadata of the same type
• the corresponding Kubernetes Secret in every selected worker's job namespace
• read and list permission for the paths your schedules will use

Add a source

1. 1

   Choose the source type

   Open Sources in the active project and choose Create. Select S3, FTP, SFTP, or SMB. The type cannot be treated as interchangeable with a differently typed credential.

2. 2

   Enter the connection details

   Give the source a recognizable name and description. Enter the host or domain and port, then complete the type-specific fields.

3. 3

   Select credentials

   Select active source secret metadata of the matching type. The worker will read the values from the named Kubernetes Secret when a check runs.

4. 4

   Use it in a schedule

   Save the source, then create a schedule and enter the path relative to this source. The schedule combines source details and its path when selecting an artifact.

Supported types

Change or remove a source

Connection details and the credential reference can be updated. The source type is fixed; create a replacement source to change protocols. A source referenced by any schedule cannot be paused or deleted, including when that schedule is paused. Update or remove the schedule references first.