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I transferred 6TB of files from RN214 to USB Drive. I restored the files back to the RN214 after some volume maintenance. How do I set up the File Backup app so it backs up changed files on RN214 as opposed to creating a fresh 6TB backup by re-writing the existing files? I appreciate any help given. - Alex.
I transferred 6TB of files from RN214 to USB Drive. I restored the files back to the RN214 after some volume maintenance. How do I set up the File Backup app so it backs up changed files on RN214 as opposed to creating a fresh 6TB backup by re-writing the existing files? I appreciate any help given. - Alex.
How is the USB drive connected? (Is it connected to a NAS USB port, or to a PC)?
One way to accomplish this is to use the rsync protocol as the backup method. Then set up the NAS share as the "remote" source, using IP address 127.0.0.1, and the USB drive as the "local" destination.
One way to accomplish this is to use the rsync protocol as the backup method. Then set up the NAS share as the "remote" source, using IP address 127.0.0.1, and the USB drive as the "local" destination.
I am having trouble getting the Host component setup. I will do some research so i can figure out the Rsync syntax.
Stephen, Yes, I learned that I needed to set the protocol in both shares. I haven’t triggered it yet. I want to make sure it doesn’t rewrite the data in the USB. Can you tell me some setting that I can look at to ensure I won’t write over data?
I don't want any of the USB files overwritten until the RN214 overwrites the original file. I want new files backed up on the USB. I want deleted files to be deleted from the USB. Honestly, my problem is I haven't read a detailed explanation of what Rsync is doing.
I want new files backed up on the USB. I want deleted files to be deleted from the USB. Honestly, my problem is I haven't read a detailed explanation of what Rsync is doing.
Rsync will copy any file on the source share that is
newer than the one on the destination USB
has a different size than the one on the USB
not on the USB at all
There is also an option on the advanced tab that will delete files on the USB that are no longer on the NAS.
The first RSYNC backup will take a while for the NAS to figure out what's already on the drive, so it will take a lot longer than you might expect for a backup of just new and modified files. Affter that, the amount of time (shown in the backup log) will show you it's incremental.
The log that's accessable through the GUI is incomplete. If you really need to verify the first copy is just checking the existing files (though I don't understand why that is a concern), you'll have to look in the downloaded logs..
