Immutable Object storage

[gingerdazza]

Hi. I have a backup copy job that targets a third party object store, where the bucket is object-lock enabled. Veeam sends files there with object immutability set. I wish to start-again due to some issues, and delete the repository. What options do I have? If I get our third party partner to purge the bucket their-side, what do I need to do to remove the metadata on the Veeam side?

[Gostev]

Hi, just delete all backups stored there and then the repository itself. This should do it. Thanks

[gingerdazza]

Hi @gostev

But as some of the the files/objects are in that repo are immutable it will just fail, no?

[Gostev]

It does not matter if some objects cannot be deleted from S3 bucket because you said you will purge the entire bucket separately in any case.

[gingerdazza]

OK, see what you mean so...

1. In Veeam delete the backups
2. In Veeam detach the rep
3. Ask third party to delete bucket their side

Sound right?

[Gostev]

Yes.

2. Delete the repository in Veeam (not sure what you mean by "detach")