Synology is committed to providing a storage platform that is deeply integrated with multiple public. Mar 16, 2017 a synology nas device with at least dsm 6. Apr 25, 2019 the unofficial synology forum for nas owners and enthusiasts. This is a howto on using cloudsync on a synology nas based on my experience with the product.
Get started with backblaze the case for offsite backups. For example, if you delete folder a, cubby will download the folder and its. A look at synologys hyper backup tool and c2 cloud backup. Now, in my case, i am just reusing a previously configured shared folder which is fine for my homelab testing so ill be going straight into installing and configuring cloudsync with b2.
I backed up my synology to backblaze over the internet. Download station doesnt download via vpn by konfl1kt, october 1, 2019. Yes, it took a good while, but i have three backups inhouse and i took the risk that the house wouldnt burn down before i got it backed up to backblaze. Synology doesnt have its own prebuilt package available, but luckily pc load letter from the synology community has stepped up and made a synology package that works beautifully the only downside is his instructions are a bit. The synology backup app works impeccably with your synology nas device to provide a reliable online backup solution which is fast and affordable. I need to backup a lot of data, and frankly, i am not willing to pay what it costs. Way back in january 2012 i decided to simplify it into a synology package, since i had already created several others. Another convenient and welcomed feature of cloud sync.
Make backblaze b2 your cloud sync destination on your synology nas and save up to 75% versus amazon s3 when you sync your data from your synology nas device to. Enjoy hundreds of amazing synology nas packages designed for your unique needs. Cloud storage company backblaze has made it even easier with insanely cheap storage space that you can connect directly to your nas and more. Backblaze now offer a b2 cloud storage which links directly to my synology nas.
Synology nas backup amazon glacier vs synology c2 diy. Click here to download the plex media server for windows, mac, linux freebsd and more free today. Amazon cloud drive killed their unlimited plan and i needed a new solution. Synology nas to public cloud services, such as amazon drive, backblaze b2. In this test, i will be configuring my home lab synology ds1812 as a veeam backup repository presented via smb, we will be creating a backblaze b2 bucket along with installing and configuring our synology nas with the cloudsync package which integrates with backblaze b2. I could backup all the media on my synology, but that would be very expensive. Jan 26, 2016 i was familiar with crashplan as i had been toying with using either that or backblaze for my macbook pro backup and i know its a highly reputable product, so i thought id go for it and download the trial. We welcome package related bug reports, patches and feature requests on our issue tracker. Backblaze b2 cloud storage works similar to amazon s3 or microsoft azure, allowing you to store unlimited data in the cloud. As you can see there is a ton of vendors to choose from. Aug 24, 2017 in this post ill be showing you just how easy it is to use backblaze on your synology diskstation nas all with native synology apps.
Crashplan is a java application which can be difficult to install on a nas. Once configured we will create a veeam job and start sending some backup. However, a limited server network and a few other, minor issues keep it from a. I tried to download the latest package from synology. However, his instructions assume a some technical ability and also require reading a lot and visiting several pages within his site.
Jul 29, 2018 to get started, you simply download the backblaze app from their website, create an account, and then let the app do its thing. How to install and remove application packages from your. When your restore is ready to download, launch the app, enter your backblaze credentials, select a local folder to receive the download, click sign in to start, select a restore, and click sign in to start again. Recommended packages to install on your synology next. Click manual install in package center and select the spk downloaded earlier.
Synology cloud sync now supports backblaze b2 cloud storage. I have had the same problem and the support could not help me. Click here to download the plex media server for windows, mac, linux. Audio station is a webbased audio application, allowing you to access the music library on your synology nas, choose available audio sources on the local area network, and add your favorite music to playlists for playback. If you boil it down, an offsite cloud backup of all the files on your computer is nothing more than insurance. The package will no longer download this automatically as. How to run crashplan on your synology nas with dsm 5. Oct 15, 2014 a little while ago i posted several ways to improve the security on your synology nas and was recently asked about how to install crashplan on a synology nas. The instructions and notes on this page apply to both versions of the synology package. We also offer the lowest download fees in the industry. Featuring an intuitive multitasking user interface, dsm provides simple destoplike experience to minimize efforts in exploring and managing your synology nas. As you can see ive already got it installed and running. Personally i backup all user home folders, as well as our family share folder to b2.
The attackers use bruteforce methods to guess the default passwordessentially, they try every password possible until they get a match. Since we updated blisss architecture in february, a few things broke in the synology package. With additional copies of your important files stored on synology c2, data safety and availability can be ensured when a disaster happens. The builtin package center allows you to download and install a variety of packages. How to backup time machine to synology and b2 help desk. Download station is a synology package that can use bittorrent or usenet to download files, and includes support for.
Package sources are urls that point to additional packages that are hosted through the community. How to backup a synology to backblaze b2 kev quirk. Crashplan packages for synology nas pc load letter. We are going to pick backblaze b2 and click next to continue. Hi, im just trying to figure out how the blackblaze pricing would work with a nas synology. I have listed all the backup and sync solutions below and how it works. My easy photo storage and backup system with backblaze and synology. An onsite storage device using synology network attached storage nas is a good and costeffective method to protect your business data as it ensures data backup and centralized storage. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Go to your package manager backup and click on install under. Synology c2 backup is a backup service on synology cloud. May 21, 2016 synology diskstations with dsm 6 has several ways to do backups. Upon initial run, the app will index your computer for all documents, music, movies, photos, and other files.
While we wait for patters to fix these, im making available a manualinstall spk file which fixes all but one of the outstanding issues. To download a particularly large zip archive, use the backblaze downloader app, as it is more efficient and reliable than a web browser. Synology diskstation manager includes builtin support for headless backup from both amazon s3 glacier and synology c2 and backblaze b2 can be added as well. After you have installed and launched cloud sync, a package icon will. Synology is committed to providing a storage platform that is deeply integrated with multiple public cloud services, said alex wang, ceo of synology. Leave blank if you want to use the endpoint provided by backblaze. A little while ago i posted several ways to improve the security on your synology nas and was recently asked about how to install crashplan on a synology nas. The package will no longer download this automatically as it did in previous versions. Please select the product category and the corresponding model you use. Using cloud sync on synology nas data backup spiceworks. Cloud backup for synology nas using backblaze b2 daniel. How to install docker on an unsupported synology nas.
By infotime, february 18, 2017 in synology packages. With b2, you pay only for what you use no minimums, tiers, or fine print. Join us on, as we show you the five best options for nas devices in 2020. Nov 10, 2016 backblaze now offer a b2 cloud storage which links directly to my synology nas.
A backblaze b2 cloud storage account and the login credentials for that account. First go to package center and download the cloud sync application. To get started, you simply download the backblaze app from their website, create an account, and then let the app do its thing. In this post ill be showing you just how easy it is to use backblaze on your synology diskstation nas all with native synology apps. Make backblaze b2 your cloud sync destination on your synology nas and save every time you sync.
Crashplan alternatives im changing my online backup. Backblaze b2 is a recently released cloud backup storage solution that works with synology nas and other applications. While the selection is much more restricted, synology does offer a number of supported headless nas backup applications. After you download the tool and extract it from the zip folder, run it. Synology backup the different solutions nas information. This is usually set to a cloudflare cdn url as backblaze offers free egress for data downloaded through the cloudflare network. Dec, 2016 to get around this, youll need to decrypt the files with the synology cloud sync decryption tool, which you can download from here. Synology cloud sync now supports backblaze b2 cloud. Dec 01, 2018 so lets focus on the synology part of it. Encrypting and decrypting files via synology cloud sync help desk. Jul 16, 2016 this tutorial will run though the set up backblaze b2 cloud storage as a backup method for your synology nas using cloud sync. Crossplatform file sharing and data synchronization. You can also support us by donating to our contributors. Media server downloads plex media server for windows, mac.
I already tried updating dsm to latest version then reinstalling download station and checked user permissions. The need to safeguard and backup critical company data is of paramount importance for todays businesses. The i tried an other browser ms edge and the it works. I thought it was going to be a simple case of downloading the package to the synology and running it, however there was a lot of naivety. Once configured, synology will download certificates so you can decrypt your data later. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Under the admin account ive already got backblaze configured to backup the files that only stored on the nas. Save up to 75% versus amazon s3 when you sync your data from your synology nas device to the b2 cloud. Backblaze b2 reaching class c transactions cap with.
You can find the documents and files regarding the operating system, packages, desktop utilities and so on for your synology product to enjoy the latest and versatile features. Backblaze automatically backs up your data to the cloud. First, log into your synology and open up package center. A user account on the synology nas device that has the ability to download, install, and configure the cloud sync package. I was familiar with crashplan as i had been toying with using either that or backblaze for my macbook pro backup and i know its a highly reputable product, so i thought id go for it and download the trial. Jan, 2018 backup synology nas to backblaze b2 guide by blackbox usa. If you are using a mac computer, there is not an official way to decrypt files with encryption from synology cloudsync. Anyone using a backblaze personal account with synology.
Synology package update an spk for manual install bliss. Backblaze b2 may be the most affordable and easy to use iaas provider on the market today. How to install backblaze on synology nas mike tabor. Having difficulty finding the best cloud backup for synology. So to backup to b2, im using the synology cloud sync application. Synology has given us access to a great deal of packages but there are many more that become accessible when you add additional package sources. With the recent announcement of synology s c2 cloud backup service combined with last months world backup day, we take a look at the companys backup solution for your synology. How to install crashplan on synology diskstation mike tabor. How to install docker on an unsupported synology nas published by tyler woods on september 28, 2017 september 28, 2017 synology has limited docker availability in the package manager to only some select models. This gentleman at pcloadletter has prepared excellent packages that make it much easier than before to get crashplan running on your synology. If you dont want to take that risk, you can mail them a hard drive and theyll load it to your bucket quickly. Synocommunitys packages are built with spksrc, a crosscompilation framework dedicated to build packages for synology nas.
Lets look at how to install packages, remove them, and even how to add repositories to gain access to even more functionality. Xpenology package sources synology package sources. Backblaze b2 reaching class c transactions cap with synology nas backblaze b2 reaching class c transactions cap with synology nas. Make backblaze b2 your cloud sync destination on your synology nas and save up to 75% versus amazon s3 when you sync your data from your synology nas device to the b2 cloud.
Packages are the applications that make your synology nas more than just a glorified network drive. Cloud backup for synology nas using backblaze b2 daniel gibbs. At first, it can be a bit confusing, but every synology backup and sync solution have its purpose and its uses. No need to worry about upgrades breaking your backups or 3rd party solutions. Synology is warning nas owners of several ransomware attacks that hit some users recently. To get around this, youll need to decrypt the files with the synology cloud sync decryption tool, which you can download from here. This is easily installed with a single click via the synology package manager.
Open the diskstation management interface in your web browser. If you are unable to identify the correct idrive app package for your model, download the universal package. I have read multiple times about people complaining that backblaze b2 is not supported as a hyperbackup destination and in another post somebody from backblaze commented about us letting them know we want it so lets do it. Backblaze pricing applies to all regions, competitor pricing varies by region. The builtin package center allows you to download and install the packages designed to satisfy different user needs, such as sharing files on the cloud, sharing photos on an online album, or setting up a vpn environment. Encrypting and decrypting files via synology cloud sync. Install cloud sync from the package centre if not already installed and open the application. Only post in the this forum questions about specific synology packages. Wahlen sie im dropdownmenu gleichzeitige uploadsdownloads eine zahl aus.
Backblaze b2 leaves beta, offers crazy cheap, nasconnected. Customize the suitable number of concurrent file uploads and downloads to. How to install docker on an unsupported synology nas tyler. This can be easily configured with cloud syncs oneway synchronization download only. I learned that crashplan, my beloved online backup service, was shutting down its home plan. This tutorial will run though the set up backblaze b2 cloud storage as a backup method for your synology nas using cloud sync. Backup synology nas to backblaze b2 guide by blackbox usa.
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