Synology NAS is an efficient storage solution for centralized data management and storage. It allows users to access data over a LAN or WAN and provides powerful data sharing, backup and recovery features. Synology NAS is widely used by both home users and businesses as it provides efficient data storage, backup and file management to ensure data security and reliability.
Incremental backup is a backup method that only backs up data that has changed since the last backup. Unlike full backups, incremental backups do not need to back up all files every time, but only those files that have been modified or added. This method can significantly reduce backup time and storage space, and is especially suitable for large-scale data backup.
This article will introduce 3 popular methods of incremental backup for Synology NAS: Hyper Backup, Synology Glacier Backup, and Vinchin Backup & Recovery, each of which has its own unique advantages and is suitable for different backup needs and environments.
How to perform Synology Incremental backup with Hyper Backup？
Hyper Backup is a powerful backup tool provided by Synology to help users perform data backup and recovery. With Hyper Backup, users can easily back up their data to multiple storage locations, including local storage, external hard disk, remote Synology NAS or cloud storage.
Here is how to perform a Synology NAS incremental backup with Hyper Backup:
Open Hyper Backup
On your Synology NAS, log in to the DSM interface and open the Hyper Backup application
Create a Backup Task
Click the + button > select Data Backup Task
Choose Backup Destination
Select where to store the backup (local, external, remote Synology NAS, or cloud storage)> Click Next
Create Backup Task
Select Create Backup Task and choose your Synology NAS as the source > Click Next
Select Source Data
Choose the data (shared folders, apps, system settings, etc.) you want to back up > Click Next
Configure Backup Settings
Set options like:
Compression: Optional to reduce space usage.
Backup Schedule: Set when backups will run.
Encryption: Optionally encrypt the backup.
Incremental Backup: Enabled by default to back up only changed files. Click Next
Enable Backup Rotation
Set the maximum number of incremental backup versions to keep
Start Backup
Click Apply to begin the backup task
How to use Synology Glacier Backup for NAS incremental backup？
Amazon Glacier Backup is one of the add-on packages for Synology NAS, which is designed to provide integration with Amazon Glacier storage service to help users back up their data to the cloud. Amazon Glacier is a low-cost storage service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed for long-term archiving and backup. With Synology Glacier Backup, users can easily back up their local data from Synology NAS to Amazon Glacier, ensuring data security and long-term preservation.
Here are the steps to perform a Synology incremental backup with Synology Glacier Backup:
Open Glacier Backup
In Glacier Backup, click Backup > Action > Create
Enter Backup Name
Enter a name for your backup task > Click Next
Enter Access and Secret Keys
Input your Amazon Glacier Access Key and Secret Key (the login details for your Amazon Glacier account)
Select Data to Back Up
Choose the data you want to back up from your Synology NAS > Click Next
Set Backup Schedule
Set up a backup schedule. Note that the first backup will be a full backup, and subsequent backups will be incremental (storing only the changed files) to achieve Synology NAS incremental backup.
Recommended Synology incremental backup with Vinchin
Vinchin Backup & Recovery is a powerful backup and recovery solution especially designed for protecting Synology NAS data. Compared with traditional backup tools, Vinchin provides more efficient and flexible incremental backup features to help users save storage space and increase backup speed while ensuring data security.
1. Incremental Backup
Vinchin Backup & Recovery supports Synology NAS incremental backup, the first backup is a full backup, and the subsequent backups will only update the changed files. This method not only reduces backup time, but also saves storage space, ensuring efficient backup of large-scale data.
2. Data Compression and Encryption
Vinchin provides data compression for backup data, which can reduce storage space consumption without affecting data integrity. In addition, all backup data can be encrypted and stored using the AES-256 encryption standard, which ensures the security of data during the backup process and prevents unauthorized access.
3. Flexible Recovery Options
Vinchin Backup & Recovery offers a variety of recovery options, including file-level recovery and full system recovery. Users can select recovery from multiple backup points as needed, and support precise recovery of individual files or folders to enhance the flexibility and efficiency of data recovery.
Vinchin Backup & Recovery's operation is very simple, just a few simple steps.
1.Just select NAS Share
2.Then select backup destination
3.Select strategies(including scheduling the incremental backup,full backup, differential backup here)
4.Finally submit the job
By using Vinchin Backup & Recovery, you can efficiently protect Synology NAS data, ensuring its security, integrity, and quick recovery in case of disaster. Vinchin offers a free 60-day trial, allowing users to experience the full functionality in a real-world environment. For more information, please contact Vinchin directly.
Synology NAS incremental backup FAQs
Q1: Is There a Limit to the Number of Incremental Backups?
A1: There isn't typically a set limit to the number of incremental backups, but practical considerations like storage capacity and performance will apply. Too many incremental backups can slow down the restoration process.
Q2: What Happens If My Full Backup Is Corrupted?
A2: If your full backup becomes corrupted, you will need to perform a new full backup. Without a valid full backup, incremental backups cannot be properly restored as they depend on the initial full backup.
Conclusion
Synology NAS offers multiple backup solutions, with incremental backup being the most efficient for saving time and storage. Hyper Backup, Synology Glacier Backup, and Vinchin Backup & Recovery provide flexible options. Among them, Vinchin stands out for its performance, data compression, encryption, and rapid recovery, ensuring robust data protection.
