Adding AWS FSx or Azure Files to Backup Exec

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can use the Add Server Wizard in Backup Exec to add DNS name of AWS FSx file system (AWS FSx share) or endpoint of the Azure Storage account. After you add the DNS of the file system and endpoint, you can back up the contents.
To add AWS FSx shares or Azure Files
  1. On the Backup and Restore tab, in the Servers and Virtual Hostsgroup, clickAdd.
  2. Select File server, NDMP data server, Azure file share, or AWS FSx for Windows File Server, and then clickNext.
  3. Select Allow Backup Exec to establish a trust with the servers, and then clickNext.
  4. Enter the DNS name of AWS FSx share or endpoint of the Azure Storage account and then click Next.
  5. In the Logon Account field, select one of the following:
    For Amazon FSx Enter the logon account used while creating AWS FSx share on the AWS portal.
    For Azure Enter the following\:
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  6. Review the summary information, and then click Finish.