Arma has been built by MSP’s and IT teams for MSP’s and IT teams.
Our mission is to slash the cost and complexity of data protection service delivery through a robust, simple cloud focused data protection platform that includes billing automation for MSP's.
Login to Arma Backup
Login to Arma using the set-up Username and Password, together with 2FA PIN
You will be taken to the Dashboard screen.
The dashboard shows a summary of the backup statuses of all protected systems and the billing plan consumption for clients under management.
Add Clients
Once logged in add one, or more, clients.
Select 'Clients' and '+ New Client'
Fill in all required fields including -
Name
Data Plan (to automate data protection billing)
Administrator
Reseller and Contact details
Billing Address.
Configure Storage
Arma supports configurable storage options with out-of-the-box integrations to all geographic Wasabi zones:
Primary Storage - Any storage location, S3, local drive or network share.
Secondary Storage - Any storage location, S3, local drive or network share.
M365 S3 Storage - Any Microsoft 365 S3 compatible storage location.
Test Connection. Runs connectivity tests from online devices at the client site to ensure storage has been configured correctly and devices at the client site can communicate with the storage. (NOTE - A Device (Protected Item) needs to be online
as per steps below, before a connectivity test can be confirmed)
Add Devices (Protected Items)
Arma supports the following Operating Systems -
Windows Server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2025)
Windows Workstation (7, 8, 10, and 11)
Mac Carolina and Ventura
Linux (Ubuntu, Redhat, Debian, Fedora, Alma, Rocky, and Mint)
Microsoft M365 Tenancy
Installing a Protected Item
Select Clients -> Protected Items and '+ New Device'.
A new M365 Tenancy can be set up from here as well - please go to Device Management to further set up a M365 Tenancy.
Select device operating system and preferred installation method (64-bit installer or script).
Selecting "Download agent" will download a generic, client-independent installer that can be run locally on any device at any client site.
Once installed on the local device, run the Arma Backup Connect application to connect the device to the Arma cloud.
Please note if your account has 2FA enabled, you will be prompted to enter your 2FA code.
Command Line and Scripted Install
Copy the command line install and run in the device's command console or use an installation script.
Please note:
Each command line installation string is client-dependent (i.e. unique for each client)
The installation command must be run as an Admin user
For more on Device Management and troubleshooting, see Device Management.
Configuring Backups
In order to backup data on a device you must configure Sync Control and enable one or more backup Profiles for each device.
Sync Control
Sync Resource - To balance device resource utilization and backup performance, set the number of thread sync consumption on the device.
Profiles
One or more profiles must be enabled for each device.
Out-of-the Box Profiles
Custom Profiles
Wild cards
Arma supports the use of Wildcards to filter data backup inclusions and exclusions.
Manually Testing Your Backups
Click the Run button to start a sync manually for a device.
