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Version: TOS 6

rsync Backup

rsync Backup is an efficient and secure data backup tool that allows you to back up data from TNAS to other rsync servers. It quickly synchronizes data between local and remote hosts by only transferring the differential parts of files, supporting various synchronization options and encrypted transmission to ensure data integrity and security.

rsync Backup​

Feature Management​

  • Create: Establish a new backup task.
  • Edit: Modify settings for existing backup tasks.
  • Enable/Disable: Activate or deactivate backup tasks.
  • Logs: Review logs detailing backup task activities.
  • Delete: Remove selected backup tasks.
  • More: Setting the online time for rsync remote backup.

How to Create an rsync Backup Task​

  1. Click the "+" icon in the upper right corner to initiate a new backup task.
  2. Connect to the backup server and enter the following details:Task name、Server IP、Encryption method、Port、Username and password.
  3. Specify the backup source directory and destination.
  4. Schedule the backup task according to your preferences.
  5. Select the backup mode:
    • Differential mode
    • Backup all
  6. Confirm all settings.
Note
  1. Before creating a backup task, please ensure that the destination device has its rsync server enabled, otherwise, the connection cannot be established.
  2. In case of scheduling conflicts, prioritize completing the currently ongoing task. The scheduled time will then move to the next execution cycle.
  3. To ensure smooth encrypted transmission, both the NAS and the destination host must have SSH services enabled, with the port set to the SSH port of the destination host.