Newbie with questions: Backup file smaller than source

[esik11]

I am in the process of setting up an offsite backup from my DS918+ to a DS220J+. After running hyperbackup the backup file is significantly smaller 414gb vs the 1.3 TB being backed up. I attempted to see if certain files are not backed up but have not had luck. Are all file types supported with hyperbackup? Is cloudsync a better option for backups? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Additionally, what is the best way to set up the backup to run locally before moving it offsite?

 

[WST16]

Hi,

Could be the result of file compression.
Try using:

Download Center - download | Synology Inc.

Centralize data storage and backup, streamline file collaboration, optimize video management, and secure network deployment to facilitate data management.

www.synology.com

Scroll down to Synology Hyper Backup Explorer, download and install for your OS. Check by examining and restoring some files to your desktop.

 

[Rusty]

Additionally, what is the best way to set up the backup to run locally before moving it offsite?

Setup a task in HB as any other (NAS to NAS) let it finish, then later on, after you move it offsite, simply change the source task to reflect on your remote NAS new public IP (or DDNS name). That's it.