Backup ALL local shares to USB drive

pixel8 wrote:

I have a RN316 currently on Firmware 6.1.4. Using these settings I’ve been able to successfully backup the /data volume using a Rsync backup to a USB disk (USB_HDD_1) via the Dashboard (Backup tab) and exclude the snapshot data: 0. “Add Backup” Name: <your choice> Source: volume: data Destination: remote: Rsync Server Select ‘Create’ Note: “share: USB_HDD_1” couldn’t be used for Destination - it was an available selection, but “Destination” turned red when I selected ‘Create’ 1. Source tab Type: volume Name: volume: data 2. Destination tab Type: remote Name: remote: Rsync Server Host: localhost Path: USB_HDD_1/backup/RN316Store Note: the backup creates a folder named ‘data’ under USB_HDD_1/backup/RN316Store Note2: select ‘Test Connection’ - results in an Info pop-up with: “Successfully connected to localhost::USB_HDD_1/backup/RN316Store” 3. Advanced tab Remove deleted files on source - is checked FILES & FOLDERS TO BE EXCLUDED: - Select the ‘+’, enter the following in the “Name:” text box, select ‘Apply’: /data/._share Note: this prevents the snapshot data from being copied (i.e. /data/._share) 4. Schedule tab & Options tab - your choice

This seems to be the best solution so far. I just upgraded my 312 to 6.1.6 and setup a backup exacty like above, I will (try to remember to) post back after it runs and post my results.

Previously, like everyone else, I had setup up a separate backup job for each share, which wasn't too bad for me as I only have 4. It would definitely be nice if they would change up the backup GUI to be more intuitive, like not having to specify the destination as a remote rsync to localhost, but just being able to do a "local rsync" or etc. Wishful thinking!

P.S. Thank goodness for this forum, otherwise many of us would be screwed...