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Questions About Using RSync To Back Up ReadyNAS
I have OS 6.10.3 on a 628X ReadyNAS. I setup my first share backup to a second 628X ReadyNAS. I have several questions: 1. It looks like you can't schedule an automated backup any less frequent...
Though you didn't ask, you might consider setting up custom snapshots on the destination share (with limited retention). That gives you a way to roll back to older files if you need to.
XrayDoc88 wrote:
1. It looks like you can't schedule an automated backup any less frequently than once per week, correct?
No, you can do daily automated backups (even hourly if you like).
XrayDoc88 wrote:
2. There are several options about how frequently to do a full backup. If you choose first time only, does it then only add incremental file changes to your backups?
Yes. And there is an advanced option that will delete files that are no longer on the source.
XrayDoc88 wrote:
3. If you have periodic full backups, does it just overwrite your existing files without manual permission, or does it add full duplicates of everything?
It will overwrite everything. But there is no versioning, so you won't have duplicates.
XrayDoc88 wrote:
4. If full backups are overwritten, why would you ever check the box that deletes the existing backup before writing a new full backup?
I don't myself. That box is more useful using other backup methods. The full backup doesn't delete files that are no longer on the source. Checking the box is one way to clear them out.
But with rsync, using the advanced option is better.
XrayDoc88 wrote:
5. If you change the content of a file on the source NAS but keep the same file name, is Rsync smart enough to do an incremental backup of that changed file? Or will you only get the updated file backed up with a new full backup?
You'll get the full file. Also in general, the incremental option on the NAS updates the full files when the file is changed.
XrayDoc88 wrote:
6. There was an option for "Wake on LAN" which I don't think I need to use with my second NAS. But what are you even supposed to enter in that field, the IP address of the target device?
Yes. But you don't need that if the target NAS is already on.
Can you expand on the custom snapshots on the destination shares? I quite frankly have never understood snapshots and have them turned off on all my shares because they tend to take up so much storage space.
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