Setting up agentless backups in AWS is a straightforward process that requires a few key steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

Step 1: Configure IAM Roles

The first step is to configure the necessary IAM roles to enable agentless backups. IAM roles define the permissions and access rights for your backup operations.

To create an IAM role:

1. Go to the IAM console in your AWS account.
2. Select "Roles" from the sidebar menu and click on "Create role".
3. Choose the service that will use this role (e.g., EC2) and click on "Next: Permissions".
4. Select the appropriate policies for your backup operations, such as "AmazonEC2RoleforAWSBackup" and click on "Next: Tags".
5. Add any necessary tags and click on "Next: Review".
6. Provide a name for your role and click on "Create role".

Make sure to note down the ARN (Amazon Resource Name) of the IAM role you just created, as you'll need it in the next steps.

Step 2: Set Up Backup Policies

Once you have the IAM role configured, the next step is to set up backup policies. Backup policies define the frequency, retention period, and other settings for your backups.

To create a backup policy:

1. Go to the AWS Backup console.
2. Click on "Backup plans" in the sidebar menu and then click on "Create backup plan".
3. Provide a name and description for your backup plan.
4. Under "Backup rule", click on "Create rule".
5. Configure the backup rule settings according to your requirements, such as selecting the IAM role you created in the previous step and setting the backup frequency and retention period.
6. Click on "Create rule" to save the backup rule.
7. Review the backup plan settings and click on "Create plan".

Your backup policy is now set up and ready to be applied to your resources.

Step 3: Select Storage Options

Before you start backing up your resources, it's important to select the appropriate storage options for your backups. AWS offers various storage options, such as Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and more.

To select storage options:

1. Go to the AWS Backup console.
2. Click on "Backup vaults" in the sidebar menu and then click on "Create backup vault".
3. Provide a name and description for your backup vault.
4. Choose the storage class that best suits your needs, such as "Amazon S3 Standard" or "Amazon S3 Glacier".
5. Click on "Create backup vault" to create the backup vault.

Now that you have your backup vault set up, you can start assigning it to your backup resources.

With these steps, you should now have agentless backups set up in AWS. Remember to regularly test your backups and ensure that they are working as expected. Happy backing up!