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Connecting Akamai Netstorage

This guide walks you through connecting an Akamai NetStorage storage destination to Pluton.

Prerequisites​

Before connecting Akamai NetStorage, you need:

  1. An Akamai account with NetStorage provisioned — Learn more
  2. A NetStorage host domain, account name, and secret (G2O key)
  3. A CP code assigned to your storage group

About Akamai NetStorage​

Akamai NetStorage is an enterprise-grade, globally distributed cloud storage solution designed for high-performance content delivery. It integrates with Akamai's CDN to serve content from edge servers worldwide. NetStorage is commonly used by organizations that require reliable, scalable storage with low-latency content distribution.

Getting Your Credentials​

Step 1: Access NetStorage Configuration​

  1. Log into the Akamai Control Center
  2. Navigate to NetStorage in the sidebar
  3. Go to Storage Groups to find your storage group details

Step 2: Note Your Host Domain and CP Code​

  1. Your NetStorage host domain follows the format: <domain-prefix>-nsu.akamaihd.net
  2. Note your CP Code (a numeric identifier for your content, e.g., 123456)
  3. The full host path should be formatted as: <domain>/<cpcode>/<content>/
    • Example: baseball-nsu.akamaihd.net/123456/content/

Step 3: Get Your Account Name and Secret​

  1. In the Akamai Control Center, go to Upload Accounts
  2. Find or create an upload account for Pluton
  3. Note the Account Name (upload account ID)
  4. Copy the G2O Key (Secret) for authentication
  5. Important: Store the secret securely — treat it like a password

Connecting to Pluton​

Pluton Akamai NetStorage

Step 1: Add Storage​

  1. In Pluton, navigate to Storages
  2. Click Add Storage button
  3. Select Akamai Netstorage from the provider list

Step 2: Configure Connection​

Fill in the required fields:

  • Storage Name: A friendly name (e.g., "Akamai NetStorage Backups")
  • Host Domain: Your NetStorage host domain and path (e.g., baseball-nsu.akamaihd.net/123456/content/)
  • Account Name: Your NetStorage upload account name
  • Account Secret: Your NetStorage account secret (G2O key) for authentication

Step 3: Advanced Options (Optional)​

Additional settings available:

  • Protocol: Select between HTTPS (recommended, default) or HTTP. HTTP is primarily for debugging purposes

Step 4: Test and Save​

  1. Click Test Connection to verify credentials
  2. If successful, click Save
  3. Your Akamai NetStorage is now ready for backup plans

Common Issues​

Authentication Failure: Verify your account name and secret (G2O key) are correct. Ensure the upload account has proper permissions for the specified CP code.

Host Domain Format: The host domain must include the full path with CP code (e.g., baseball-nsu.akamaihd.net/123456/content/). An incomplete or incorrect host path will cause connection failures.

Permission Denied: Ensure your upload account has read and write access to the target CP code and directory structure.

Protocol Issues: If you experience connectivity problems, ensure HTTPS is selected. Only use HTTP for debugging purposes.

Best Practices​

  • Always use HTTPS protocol for secure data transfer
  • Create a dedicated upload account with minimum required permissions for Pluton
  • Include the full CP code path in the host domain to target the correct storage location
  • Monitor storage usage through the Akamai Control Center
  • Keep your G2O key secret and rotate it periodically for security
  • Use subdirectories within your CP code to organize backup data