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Backing up Synology with Hyper Backup to Swiss Backup (Swift)
This guide details how to backup a Synology NAS using the Hyper Backup application via the OpenStack Swift protocol on Swiss Backup, the backup solution in an independent Swiss cloud.
You can also use Cloud Sync: read this guide (click here).
Prerequisites
- Have an Infomaniak Swiss Backup space with an available device quota (minimum 1) for a Cloud backup.
- Add 1 device of type Cloud to obtain OpenStack Swift settings.
⚠️ Swiss Backup is compatible with any application supporting Openstack Swift, S3 Compatible, or SFTP. For additional assistance, contact the support of the software used or a partner — also read the role of the host.
Configure Hyper Backup for Synology NAS
To set up a new backup:
- Log in to the administrative interface of your Synology NAS (DSM).
- If necessary, install the Hyper Backup application from the Package Center.
- Open the Hyper Backup application.
- Click on the + to add a new cloud provider.
- Choose OpenStack Swift from the list of providers.
- Fill in the fields with the information specific to your device (read this guide - click here) and modify the dropdown menus as shown below:
- Choose the volumes and applications to back up.
- Set the backup frequency and check the box to enable encryption (keep the encryption key safe to be able to use your backup when needed).
- Backup rotation helps prevent overloading your backup location by limiting the maximum number of backups to keep.
If you have insufficient backup quota on Hyper Backup or need to delete historical versions of backup data: read this guide (click here).
Restore / View Backups
To restore / view your backups, you can use any Keystone V3 compatible Swift client, e.g., Cyberduck.
If your backups are in .hbk format (Synology proprietary format), use their Hyper Backup Explorer.