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backup from PC data drive to ReadyNAS
I've setup a backup job from a local data drive on my PC to a ReadyNAS folder. It works partially (ie. copies all folders and files to the destination) but throws up the "Error backup job" error and t...
This should work, and you can exclude other folders and files if needed.
Max_NAS wrote: Ah yes - those dusty old days of a black text box with files scrolling confidently upwards! I had completely forgotten about using classic CMD prompt instructions. Thank you both for the Robocopy reminder. It works perfectly, although I might find a couple of "permissions" related problems as I explore this further. The syntax I'm using is:
Robocopy R:\ Z:\ /XD "$RECYCLE.BIN" "System Volume Information" /E
R:\ is my PC data drive containing the four folders
Z:\ is a mapped network share on my NAS
/XD is the switch exluding the Recycle Bin and System Volum Information
/E ensures a destination file isn't deleted, if deleted at source.
Perfect!
Thank you,
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