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Synology NAS server DS220j

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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

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  • neilmcl
    neilmcl Posts: 19,460 Forumite
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    Doesn't Synology provide a backup utility?
  • 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. 
  • roytom2
    roytom2 Posts: 162 Forumite
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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?
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,920 Forumite
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    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...

  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,920 Forumite
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    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...

  • Andy_L
    Andy_L Posts: 13,022 Forumite
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    Synology's Cloudsync app lets you back up to the usual suspects (onedrive, google drive drop box etc)
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