Step 4. Select Backup Destination

At the Destination step of the wizard, select a target location for the created backup.

You can select one of the following options:

  • Local storage — select this option if you want to save the backup on a local computer drive, direct or network attached storage — for example, a USB flash drive or locally mounted SMB share. With this option selected, you will pass to the Local Storage step of the wizard.
  • Object storage — select this option if you want to create the backup on an object storage repository exposed to you by third-party vendors. With this option selected, you will pass to the Cloud Type step of the wizard.
  • Network Share — select this option if you want to save the backup to a network shared folder. With this option selected, you will pass to the Network Share step of the wizard.
  • Veeam backup repository — select this option if you want to save the backup on a backup repository managed by the Veeam backup server. With this option selected, you will pass to the Backup Server step of the wizard.
  • Veeam Cloud Connect repository — select this option if you want to create the backup on a cloud repository exposed to you by the Veeam Cloud Connect service provider. With this option selected, you will pass to the Service Provider step of the wizard. 

    Step 5. Select Backup Destination