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The object store bucket or container that is created particularly for DDVE must not be shared with any other appliance or application. Sharing the bucket or container with another application or DDVE could cause data loss or corruption, or both.
DDVE in cloud solution is a backend service. DDVE must be deployed in a private subnet and must not be exposed through the use of a public IP address. Most of the public IP address spaces are under continuous attacks by hackers.
Configure the appropriate security groups’ network access lists to enable only intended traffic to DDVE. Open only the required ports. For a complete list of DDVE ports and their usage, see the DDVE Installation and Administration Guide.