Google Cloud Platform

Customer-Hosted GCP Storage Environment

To use GCP as your storage environment to back up metadata and data objects, configure it within the Vault application as follows:

1. Navigate to the Backup Environment tab under the Settings module.

2. Select GCP as the Storage Type.

3. Enter a Label Name for your environment.

4. Enter your Cloud Storage Bucket Name. To create a bucket:

   1. In the Google Cloud Console, go to the Cloud Storage Browser.

   2. Click Create bucket.

   3. On the bucket creation page, complete the following:

      • Name: Choose a valid name following bucket naming requirements.

      • Location: Select a Location type and region.

      • Storage class: Pick a default storage class.

      • Access control: Choose an appropriate access model.

      • Optional: Configure labels, retention policy, and encryption.

      • Click Create.

   4. In the Project ID field, enter the relevant project ID (visible under Settings in your GCP Console). To create a project:

      • Go to the Manage resources page.

      • Click Create Project.

      • Enter a name, billing account, and location.

      • Click Create.

Create GCP Project

1. Upload the GC Storage Credential File (.json) for your GCP service account. To create one:

   • Go to the Service Accounts page.

   • Select a project and click Create Service Account.

Create Service Account

- Provide a name and optional description.
- Click **Done**, or **Create** to proceed with role assignment.

Service Account Details

- Optionally assign IAM roles and service account users/admins.
- Click **Done**.
- Under **Actions**, choose **Manage Keys**.

Manage Service Account Keys

- Go to **Add Key > Create new key**.
- Choose **JSON** and click **Create** to download the key.

Download JSON Key

- Upload this JSON file under the **GC Storage Credential File** field.

6. In Region, choose the region where your GCP bucket resides. 7. Click Save Settings.

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Vault Hosted Backup Environment

To use Vault’s hosted environment for backups:

1. Check the box: AR Vault Hosted Backup Environment.

2. Select the desired Region for your data.

3. Click Save Settings.