Info About backups (desktop, mobile, NAS, sync, cloud)

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In this article, we'll try to cover the most popular backup solutions and ways to do it. For general backup discussion please open a new thread here.

1. Desktop backups​

These apps will help you make backups of all your desktop devices such as Windows, Linux, and macOS devices. Tools in this category will be supported on all devices in the Synology lineup, but Active Backup ones will be only accessible to devices in the ‘+’ lineup.​

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2. Mobile backups​

Some apps in this category are familiar and accessible in other ones as well, but you will have versions of these apps in all the major app stores on all major mobile platforms.​

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3. NAS backups​

Unlike apps in the previous categories that backup your devices, these apps are used to backup your NAS data to another NAS, cloud service, or a spare USB that you might have laying around. Note that some apps in this category are exclusive to specific models and lineup so if you want to use them all, be sure to again check Synology’s ‘+‘ models.​

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4. Sync (desktop, mobile, NAS)​

Syncing is very common nowadays so with these apps you will have the option to sync data to most major cloud destinations and turn your NAS into your private ‘Dropbox’ alternative.​

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5. Cloud backup​

Apps in this category range from being accessible to entry range NAS models all the way to high-end ones. As before, be sure to check if the app is supported on your model or the model you plan on using. Apps are used to backup your SaaS or PaaS platforms such as O365/M365 as well as Google Workspace. Also, you can use them in scenarios when you want to again protect your NAS data by backing it up to the cloud or another remote NAS.​

 

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Desktop backup​

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Active Backup
Active Backup for Business is designed to provide a comprehensive while centralized data protection solution, helping you back up business PCs, VMs, physical servers, and file servers all alike.

Features:​

• Integrated backup solution for Windows physical server, PC, rsync/SMB file server, and VMware vSphere/Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machine
• Centralized management interface to monitor the status of all backup tasks, storage consumption, and historical transmission
• Various restoration methods including entire device restoration, instant restore, and granular file recovery
• Maximize backup and storage efficiency by adopting Changed Block Tracking (CBT), Resilient Change Tracking (RCT), and global deduplication
• Minimize service downtime by integrating the backup task with Synology Virtual Machine Manager to replicate a production environment on Synology NAS

Outside resources:

• 3-2-1 > Active Backup
• DSM 7 - Active Backup for Business v2.2.0-11761 (BETA)

Support forum for Active Backup

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Synology Drive Server​

Synology Drive Server is a comprehensive solution for file storage, management, sharing, and synchronization. It is equipped with Synology Drive Admin Console for centralized management and monitoring, Synology Drive for file access via web portal, and Synology Drive ShareSync for synchronization across Synology NAS as well as you desktop and mobile devices.

Support forum for Synology Drive Server

 

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Mobile backups​

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Synology Drive​

Synology Drive on mobile device allows you to easily access and manage files in your Synology Drive on the go. Apart from common file types, such as documents, images, videos and music, you can also open Synology Office documents, spreadsheets, and slides in the user-friendly viewer provided by Drive. In addition, the features of searching, sharing, moving, and applying labels to files are all available on Synology Drive mobile app, which allows users to complete tasks efficiently anytime, anywhere.

Support forum for Synology Drive (mobile app)

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DS File​

DS file is ideal for managing files stored on your Synology NAS, such as uploading and downloading files between your NAS and mobile device or perform basic editing tasks, through secure HTTPS connection. Additionally, DS file is useful for browsing pictures, watching videos, or checking work documents when you are on the go.


Support forum for DS file

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Acronis True Image​

Use Acronis True Image in combination with the Acronis Mobile app on your mobile device to back up your data from iOS or Android smartphones and tablets to an NAS device and then to upload data changes manually or automatically to keep your backup up-to-date. Once backed up, your photos, videos, contacts and other data are protected from corruption or loss and can be easily recovered to the same or a new mobile device. For enhanced protection, you can encrypt the mobile data in the backup.

UPDATE: 04/09/2021: Acronis True Image Mobile as of version 5.1.2 will no longer support backups to the NAS.

Outside resources:

• Acronis True Image Mobile - on-premise backup for your mobile device

Support forum for Acronis True Image

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iMazing (iOS, iPad, macOS, PC)​

iMazing keeps your data safe with its unique iOS backup technology: wireless, private and automatic, the backup solution puts you in control of your iPhone and iPad data. For Mac and PC. Powerful and user-friendly iOS device manager for Mac and PC.


Support forum for iMazing

 

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NAS backups​

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Hyper Backup​

Hyper Backup helps you protect shared folder data, packages, and LUNs on your Synology NAS thoroughly, providing diverse backup destinations and multiple backup versions. Restoration is available with a straightforward version browsing interface or by using Hyper Backup Vault application


Support forum for Hyper Backup

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Snapshot Replication​

Snapshot Replication is an expert of data backup and recovery with the point-in-time copy mechanism. Businesses need data protection to prevent data loss from accidental deletion, application crashes, data corruption, and viruses.

Outside resources:

• Snapshot & Replication - Synology’s business backup and recovery tool
• Disaster recovery using Snapshot & Replication (Bitwarden scenario using Docker)

Support forum for Snapshot Replication

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USB Copy​

USB Copy helps you copy files between your Synology NAS and external USB/SD storage devices. File copy can start right after an external storage device is plugged in to the Synology NAS, without any need to open the DSM web console. USB Copy comes with multiple copy and file organization strategies to ensure efficient storage usage and easy location of files.

Support forum for USB Copy

 

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Sync (desktop, mobile, NAS)​

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Synology Drive Server and Synology Drive with mobile app​

Synology Drive Server is a comprehensive solution for file storage, management, sharing, and synchronization. It is equipped with Synology Drive Admin Console for centralized management and monitoring, Synology Drive for file access via web portal, and Synology Drive ShareSync for synchronization across Synology NAS as well as you desktop and mobile devices.

Synology Drive on mobile device allows you to easily access and manage files in your Synology Drive on the go. Apart from common file types, such as documents, images, videos and music, you can also open Synology Office documents, spreadsheets, and slides in the user-friendly viewer provided by Drive. In addition, the features of searching, sharing, moving, and applying labels to files are all available on Synology Drive mobile app, which allows users to complete tasks efficiently anytime, anywhere.

Support forum for Synology Drive Server

Support forum for Synology Drive (mobile app)

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Cloud Sync​

With Cloud Sync, you can seamlessly sync and share files among your Synology NAS and multiple public clouds, such as Dropbox, Baidu Cloud and Google Drive.

Features​

• Safe and secure real-time data synchronization between Synology NAS and multiple public cloud storage services
• Flexible and customizable options such as sync directions, schedule arrangements, and bandwidth control
• Centralized management for administrators to monitor and control resource usage

Support forum for Cloud Sync

 

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Cloud backup​

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Active backup for Microsoft 365 (O365)​

Active Backup for Microsoft 365 provides a centralized interface coming with the auto-discovery service for efficient data backup and management, the continuous backup mode for minimizing the risk of data loss, Active Backup for Microsoft 365 Portal for easy restoration, and so much more.

Outside resources:

• Active Backup for Microsoft 365 and DR scenarios
• Active Backup for Business v2.2.0-11761 (BETA)

Support forum for Active Backup

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Active backup for Google Workspace​

Active Backup for Google Workspace provides a centralized interface coming with auto-discovery for easy backup and management of My Drive and shared drives, the continuous backup mode for minimizing the risk of data loss, Active Backup for Google Workspace Portal for efficient restoration, and so much more.


Support forum for Active Backup

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Hyper Backup​

Hyper Backup helps you protect shared folder data, packages, and LUNs on your Synology NAS thoroughly, providing diverse backup destinations and multiple backup versions. Restoration is available with a straightforward version browsing interface or by using Hyper Backup Vault application


Support forum for Hyper Backup

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Glacier Backup​

Amazon Glacier provides secure and durable data storage at extremely low costs. By backing up files to your Amazon Glacier account, Glacier Backup helps save space on your Synology NAS and provides a contingency plan to avoid data loss.


Support for Glacier Backup