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Does NAS automatically back up?

ASUSTOR NAS devices come with built-in backup features that allow you to schedule backups of your data automatically. These backup features include: ASUSTOR Backup Plan: This is a backup application that is included with all ASUSTOR NAS devices. It allows you to schedule backups of your...

How do I use the Snapshot feature of ASUSTOR NAS to make backups and quick restores?

The snapshot feature of ASUSTOR NAS can help you to make backup and fast restore quickly. Below are the steps to make a backup and fast restore using the snapshot feature of ASUSTOR NAS: Enable Snapshot From the ASUSTOR Control Panel, turn on Snapshot. Select the storage device and...

Does ASUSTOR NAS support offsite backups?

Off-site backup is one of the most important means to protect the security of your data. If you want to backup the data on ASUSTOR NAS off-site, you can consider the following methods: Remote Backup: You can use the Remote Backup feature available in the ASUSTOR Control Panel to backup...

How should I backup my NAS?

There are several ways to backup ASUSTOR NAS: 1. Local backup: You can backup your ASUSTOR NAS data to an external USB hard drive or another ASUSTOR NAS using the built-in Backup & Restore app on ADM (ASUSTOR Data Master) operating system. This allows you to create a local backup of...

How do I keep my Cloud ID when upgrading to a new ASUSTOR NAS?

If you wish to use the same cloud ID on a new ASUSTOR NAS, you must first release the Cloud ID on your old NAS by renaming it to something else as the Cloud ID is tied to NAS hardware. Once the NAS has released the Cloud ID, it will be available for use on the new NAS. If the old NAS is no...

Which system settings can be backed up on a NAS?

Which system settings can be backed up on a NAS? 1. Lists and access rights for local users and groups. 2. Lists and access rights for shared folders. 3. Most system settings. 4. Entries in the firewall automatic blacklist. Exceptions: 1. Cloud ID and ASUSTOR ID...

How DataSync works?

How DataSync works Note: DataSync for Dropbox sync process is the same as DataSync for Google drive or other public cloud services.

How do I back up my Linux computer to my NAS?

If you want to back up a computer with Linux installed to your NAS, please refer to the steps below to enable rsync server on your Linux computer and create a backup job. In this example, we used Ubuntu 12.04. 1. Modify /etc/init.d/rsync as shown in the graphic...

How many simultaneous backup jobs do ASUSTOR NAS devices support?

The maximum number of simultaneous backup jobs supported depends on the hardware specifications of each ASUSTOR NAS model. Please refer to the table below: Max. Number of Jobs Models...

How can I backup files from Windows to my NAS?

ASUSTOR provides Windows users with the free Backup Plan utility that makes backing up files from Windows PCs to ASUSTOR NAS devices easy. Backup Plan can be used to backup data from a Windows PC or Server to specified destination devices including, but not limited to another NAS, FTP...