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.

Preamble

• It is also possible to use Hyper Backup (recommended): refer to this other guide.
• The various services offered by Infomaniak are all compatible with the corresponding standard protocols (S3/Swift for storage, for example), therefore if you encounter a problem with third-party software, contact its publisher or a Partner and consult the support policy as well as section 11.9 of the Infomaniak Terms of Service.

Configure Cloud Sync

Prerequisites

• Have a Swiss Backup Infomaniak space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for a cloud backup.
• Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain the OpenStack Swift parameters.

To configure a new backup:

1. Log in to the administration interface of your Synology NAS (DSM).
2. If necessary, install the Cloud Sync application from the Package Center.
3. Open the Cloud Sync application.
4. If necessary, click on the + to add a new cloud provider.
5. Choose 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 follows:
   
    
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 follows:
   
    
   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 in which your files will be backed up)
   4. … the synchronization direction (transfer only local changes recommended for a backup)