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Synology NAS server DS220j
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roytom2
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I've recently upgraded to a Synology server from a WD MyCloud Mirror which has a backup system WD Smartware.
Is there a free backup program for my new Synology server that would work like the WD Smartware, or be better?
Thanks
Is there a free backup program for my new Synology server that would work like the WD Smartware, or be better?
Thanks
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Doesn't Synology provide a backup utility?2
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As above the synology device has a built in backup application that will allow you to back it up to another nas, external USB device or a cloud storage provider.If you are referring to software that will backup from your PC to the NAS then you have a large choice as it doesn’t need to be Synology specific. Even in built windows backup or file history will do the trick.Make sure you backup your NAS.1
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Many thanks, that's interesting.
I have no idea how the NAS device itself backed up - I assume I'd have to pay for some cloud based backup?0 -
Cloud based or another NAS etc.
I only backup the important personal folders, media can be replaced, a little time consuming but I would need a ton
of extra storage to backup all that data.Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
Cloud based or another NAS etc.
I only backup the important personal folders, media can be replaced, a little time consuming but I would need a ton
of extra storage to backup all that dataCensorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...0 -
Synology's Cloudsync app lets you back up to the usual suspects (onedrive, google drive drop box etc)0
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