This guide details how to back up a NAS Synology using the application Cloud Sync via the OpenStack Swift protocol on Swiss Backup the independent Swiss cloud backup solution.

It is also possible to use Hyper Backup (recommended): refer to this other guide.

Prerequisites

• Have a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with at least one available device quota for a Cloud backup.
• Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the OpenStack Swift parameters.

Set up Cloud Sync

To set up a new backup:

1. Log in to the administration interface of your Synology NAS (DSM).
2. If necessary, install the application Cloud Sync from the Package Center.
3. Open the Cloud Sync application.
4. If necessary, click on the + to add a new cloud provider.
5. Select OpenStack Swift from the list of providers:
   
6. Fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (refer to this other guide) and modify the drop-down menus if necessary as shown below:
   
    
7. After clicking Next, fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (refer to this other guide) and modify the drop-down menus if necessary as shown below:
   
    
   1. Choose the location (the default choice proposed).
   2. Choose the container name (this is the domain name in your device information).
8. Task configuration: enter...
    
   1. … the connection name (e.g., OpenStack Swift)
   2. … the local path (the content to be backed up)
   3. … the remote path (the folder where your files will be saved)
   4. … the synchronization direction (transfer only local changes recommended for a backup)