In this article you will get information about cloud worker - what is it, their usage, and their licensing model.
The cloud worker is a Xopero ONE agent installed in the cloud. It connects to cloud-based environments like Microsoft 365 or cloud storage services to perform backup tasks.
You don't have to assign any licenses to cloud workers — the correct license is assigned automatically by Xopero ONE system.
Cloud worker's installation location depends on the Xopero ONE Management Service installation directory.
Worker can manage storage, perform and restore backups; it can be combined with a dedicated Microsoft 365, GitProtect, or Jira license, but it cannot back up its own device.
Installing a worker in your local environment can be crucial and essential in many scenarios. The backup agent is the only component that directly handles data during its transfer to storage.
Using a local worker helps comply with internal policies by keeping data internal and secure. It also allows direct backups to your local infrastructure, which the SaaS agent (cloud worker) does not have access to.
In Xopero ONE Management Service (XMS) go to the Settings, then select Advanced > Workers and click the Download agent button.
Choose your installer based on the system you want to install the worker on.
After downloading the installer, install the agent on your device — you can use the installation guides for different types of operating systems listed in under DEPLOYMENT & CONFIGURATION section.
