# HYCU Backup

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The backup software HYCU is popular in the enterprise area. Amazon
S3-compatible object storage can be used as long-term storage. Exoscale offers
such S3-compatible storage, which is perfect for HYCU. This guide shows you how
to set up HYCU to use the Exoscale Simple Object Storage.

## Prerequisites

Before you start this guide, you will need to:

- Create a SOS Bucket, either via the [Portal](https://portal.exoscale.com/) or
the [CLI]({{< ref "/tools/command-line-interface/" >}}).
See the [Simple Object Storage documentation]({{< ref "/product/storage/object-storage/quick-start/" >}})
for more information.

- Create an IAM key, also via the Portal or the CLI. See the [IAM documentation]({{< ref "/product/security/iam/quick-start/" >}}) for more information.

## Add an S3 Bucket as a Backup Target

Log into the HYCU portal:

![](hycu-backup-step1.png "Overview of the HYCU Dashboard")

Click on *Targets* in the main navigation. In the Targets view, click *Add*.

![](hycu-backup-step2.png "Click on Targets")

Enter a name. You can also enter an optional description.

Select the **AWS S3/Compatible** type and enter the service endpoint (Such as https://sos-de-muc-1.exo.io).

Then enter the bucket name and login information.

There are additional parameters which can be adjusted, such as the size (or quota), compression, or encryption before you upload.

![](hycu-backup-step4.png "Add Target: Properties")

Depending on where the bucket has been created, you will have to enter the
appropriate service endpoint. The endpoint is `https://sos-ZONE.exo.io`. Make sure
to substitute `ZONE` with the relevant zone.

> [!NOTE]
> You can find all Exoscale zones on
> [our website](https://www.exoscale.com/datacenters/) 
> or with the CLI command: `exo zones list`.