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

Preamble

• In the event of a disaster, it is possible to order a Synology directly from Infomaniak. You can then restore your data easily using the Hyper Backup tool, thus ensuring the continuity and security of your information.
• It is also possible to use Cloud Sync: 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 refer to the support policy as well as Article 11.9 of the Infomaniak T&Cs.

Configure Hyper Backup for Synology NAS

Prerequisites

• Have a Swiss Backup space from Infomaniak 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 Hyper Backup application from the Package Center: 
   
3. Open the Hyper Backup application.
4. 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 shown below: 
   

   • Warning: make sure to specify “name” in the drop-down menus shown above, as these usually indicate “id” by default…

7. Choose the volumes and applications to back up: 
   
8. Define the frequency of the backup and check the box to enable encryption (keep the encryption key safe so you can use your backup if necessary): 
   
9. Backup rotation allows you to avoid overloading your backup location by limiting the maximum number of backups to keep: 
   

If you have insufficient backup quota on Hyper Backup or if you want to delete the historical versions of backup data, refer to this other guide.

Restore / view backups

To restore / view your backups:

• You can use any Swift compatible Keystone V3 client, for example Cyberduck.
• If your backups are in a .hbk format (Synology proprietary format)…
  • … and you no longer have a NAS, download the .hbk file and use their software Hyper Backup Explorer.
  • Refer to their official guide to restore on another Synology NAS.