About Backup Exec Cloud Deduplication

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
Backup Exec supports cloud deduplication where deduplication is enabled on a cloud-based storage device. Along with deduplication to a local disk, you can also perform cloud deduplication using the deduplication storage folder.
The Backup Exec Cloud Deduplication feature helps users to save storage costs and also helps to save network bandwidth.
Backup Exec supports cloud deduplication for the following cloud providers:
  • Amazon
  • Google
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Generic S3 providers
Refer to the Backup Exec licensing guide to know the license with which this feature is available.
Backup Exec does not support cloud deduplication for the following cloud provider and storage tiers:
  • Provider: Alibaba Cloud
  • Glacier (Provider: Amazon)
  • Deep Archive (Provider: Amazon)
See Notes for Backup Exec Cloud Deduplication.
See Cloud deduplication storage device.
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