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  2. Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection Administrator's Guide
  3. What is a connector?
  4. Overview of adding connectors
Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection Administrator's Guide

Overview of adding connectors

The procedure for adding connectors is outlined as follows:

  • Step 1: Configure general information

    In this step, you must specify basic details, including the connector name, storage location for backed-up data, and other settings.

  • Step 2: Configure capture scope

    In this step, you need to define what to back up by selecting all items or specific ones. Apply filters to restrict backups to particular users and folders.

  • Step 3: Configure authentication

    In this step, enter credentials for authentication. You can use Microsoft 365 apps added by Cohesity Alta SaaS Protection and grant admin consent.

  • Step 4: Configure policies

    In this step, you can set backup policies. For SharePoint Online, configure stub and delete policies to manage data archiving at the source.

  • Step 5: Configure the backup schedule

    In this step, you need to define the backup schedule based on your organization's needs.

  • Step 6: Review and save configuration

    In this step, you can review the settings and either save the configuration or start the backup.

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