Backing up AWS FSx or Azure Files

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can back up contents from AWS FSx and Azure file shares from Backup Exec. AWS FSx shares and Azure file shares support all the backup methods, such as full, incremental, and differential backups.
While configuring backup job definition, click Test/Edit credentials option and select Azure Storage account's credentials. The backup job will fail if the credentials are incorrect.
To back up AWS FSx or Azure Files
  1. On the Backup and Restore tab, right-click the DNS name of AWS FSx share or the Azure Storage account's endpoint that you want to back up.
  2. Select Backup , and then select the type of backup that you want to perform.
  3. On the Backup Definition Propertiesdialog box, in theSelectionsbox, clickEdit.
  4. On the Backup Selections dialog box, select the Azure file shares or AWS FSx share contents that you want to back up.
  5. Click OK.
  6. On the Backup Definition Propertiesdialog box, in theBackupbox, clickEdit.
  7. Set any additional options for this job.
  8. Click OK.
See Backing up data.