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Backing up Synology with Cloud Sync on Swiss Backup (Swift)
This guide details how to back up a Synology NAS using the Cloud Sync application via the OpenStack Swift protocol on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
It is also possible to use Hyper Backup (recommended): read this guide (click here).
Prerequisites
- own a Swiss Backup space at Infomaniak with an available device quota (minimum 1) for Cloud backup
- add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the OpenStack Swift settings
⚠️ Swiss Backup is compatible with any application supporting Openstack Swift, S3 Compatible, or SFTP. For additional help, contact the support of the used software or a partner — also read the role of the host
Configure Cloud Sync
To configure a new backup:
- log in to the administration interface of your Synology NAS (DSM)
- if necessary, install the Cloud Sync application from the Package Center
- open the Cloud Sync application
- if necessary, click on the + to add a new Cloud provider
- choose OpenStack Swift from the list of providers:
- fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (read this guide - click here) and modify if necessary the dropdown menus as shown below:
- fill in the fields according to the information specific to your device (read this guide - click here) and modify if necessary the dropdown menus as shown below:
- choose location (default choice)
- choose the container name (this is the domain name in your device's information)
- task configuration: enter...
- the connection name (e.g., OpenStack Swift)
- the local path (the content to be backed up)
- the remote path (the folder where your files will be backed up)
- the synchronization direction (transfer only local changes recommended for backup)
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