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Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive
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Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive
I'd like to back up my ReadyNAS 214 and its current contents. The shares have both Windows and Mac files on them. I understand that things can go south quickly when formats mistmatch. So, if i buy a target back up drive, which format should i use? NTFS, MacOS, some other format? The goal is if I have a catastrophic failure on the ReadyNas 214, I'd have a back up to the backup. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive
Welcome to the Community!
Since you both have Windows and Mac OS I would go with the FS that you will be able to access on different systems. I think the best option would be to go with NTFS.
While it is mainly for Windows, I think Mac OS provides support already. Also, if you can setup a different external for MacOS then that would be best.
HTH
Regards
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Re: Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive
The Mac does have built-in read support for NTFS, so I agree that is the best format for the backups.
There are some third party packages that can add write support (Paragon being one).
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Re: Backup ReadyNas 214 to External Drive
If your desire is to restore the NAS from the backup, then EXT4 would be best. But if you may need to get a file directly from the drive to the Windows or Mac system, then NTFS.