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Migrating From Windows Home Server: Questions
I have been a Windows Home Server user since circa 2007 with a HP MediaSmart Multimedia Server and later a HP DataVault Server. The nice thing about both of these is the console software was very tr...
TheDoctor165 wrote:
If I have share folder "bu" that backs up all backups nightly and a subfolder under "bu" called "buimages" can I set up a snapshot schedule that both saves the entire "bu" share nightly, but also the "buimages" weekly?
No. Snapshots apply to the BTRFS subvolume, and the "bu" share is the relevant subvolume. So if you want a different snapshot schedule for the buimages folder it needs to be it's own independent share.
However, if buimages is only updated weekly, you can use a daily snapshot schedule. Snapshot space only grows when files in the main share change, so if the images are updated weekly, the snapshot space needed for those images will also grow weekly. For your specific use case, the snapshot space for images grows when Microsoft Backup deletes the current backup.
Hello TheDoctor165,
I do understand the frustration, If you have questions or concerns you may always raise it here however it will take few exchanges before we can reach coclusion. For real time support you may always contact our phone support line since the NAS is still under its warranties and hopefully this time you could reach support person more familiar with the device.
Regards,
Marty_M
NETGEAR Community Team
Hello TheDoctor165,
We understand you frustrations, you may raise any questions or concern about the functions and features of the NAS on appropriate board and our community members and moderators will try to address the concerns.
Regards,
Marty_M
NETGEAR Community Team
Hello TheDoctor165,
I am not sure if there is someone from the community that could assists us about the script. As for backup we have the built backup feature of the NAS, there are also 3rd party backup software available out there but they will just use the NAS as destination of the backup.
Regards,
Marty_M
NETGEAR Community TeamAs I undertand it, the backup built into the NAS only backs up the data. I want to back up the PC Image periodically in the event of disaster. Windows 10 has that ability... and it can be done automatically in the "Schedule Taks" area. The pitfall, however, is as I mentnioned. It first deletes the previous backup (at least as I understand it). So if the current backup fails... there is no backup.
I am aware of thrid party programs; however, I find their licenses are too restrictive (one machine only), and thus expense to implement on all PCs, plus they are rarely "forward compatible" so new versions have to be bought every time Windows is updated. Inherent windows functionality lasts longer, although usually not as smartly capable. Its a trade off, but it still comes down to cost.
I will really miss my WIndows Home Server when I have to retire it :(
TheDoctor165 wrote:
It first deletes the previous backup (at least as I understand it). So if the current backup fails... there is no backup.
There are at least two workarounds that might be good enough for you.
If snapshots are enabled on the NAS backup share, then if a backup were to fail you could recover it from the snapshot. This can be done from the NAS web UI, and it can also be done from Windows (right-click on the folder and you can recover previous versions).
A second method is to schedule a NAS backup job that copies the current backup share to a second share. If that is scheduled out-of-phase with the PC backups themselves, you will end up with the previous backup in a different share.
I prefer the first method myself (using custom snapshot setting that give me a couple of weeks of retention).
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