Local Backup Solutions
1. USB Backup: Connect a USB storage device to the Synology NAS and use the built-in USB Copy utility to directly back up data.
2. External Hard Drive Backup: Connect an external hard drive to the NAS and use the built-in Backup & Replication app to schedule backups.
3. Shared Folder Sync: Create a shared folder on another Synology NAS or server and synchronize files between the two devices.
Network Backup Solutions
1. Rsync: Use the built-in Rsync server on the Synology NAS to synchronize data with remote servers or other NAS devices.
2. Cloud Sync: Sync data to cloud storage services like Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Google Drive, etc. using the Cloud Sync app.
3. Snapshot Replication: Utilize the Snapshot Replication feature to take point-in-time copies of the NAS data and replicate them to another Synology NAS or remote server.
Off-site Backup Solutions
1. Synology C2 Backup: Subscribe to Synology's cloud backup service, Synology C2, and back up data securely to the cloud.
2. Hyper Backup Vault: Set up a backup target on a remote Synology NAS using the Hyper Backup Vault package.
3. Third-Party Backup Applications: Use third-party backup applications like Acronis True Image, Veeam Backup & Replication, or others that support Synology NAS for off-site backup.
Continuous Data Protection Solutions
1. Snapshot Replication: Take frequent point-in-time snapshots of the NAS data for quick recovery.
2. Real-time Remote Replication: Use real-time remote replication to mirror data to another Synology NAS or remote server.
Additional Considerations
- It is recommended to have a combination of local, network, and off-site backups for comprehensive data protection.
- The choice of backup solution depends on factors such as data size, network bandwidth, storage capacity, and budget.
- Regular monitoring and testing of backup processes ensure the effectiveness of the backup solutions.
