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Need help configuring rsync back from ReadyNAS to Synology
I've got a ReadyNAS Ultra 6 as a media storage center, and I've purchased a much larger Synology DiskStation to use as a backup destination for the ReadyNAS.
I'm having trouble getting the settings right for an rsync backup. I keep getting an error message of "Error connecting to [hostname]" when I hit the "Test connection" button on selecting a backup destination.
Here are the steps I've tried:
• In FrontView > Shares > Share Listing > Rsync, have enabled Read/Write as Default Access to the two Shares I want to back up. I've experimented with adding a name (and IP address) to "Hosts allowed access" field, and have also tried both setting an rsync password and leaving it blank.
• In FrontView > Backup> Adda a New Backup Job, I have:
— Selected "Select this ReadyNAS or remote" in Step 1.
— Selected "Remove: Rsync Server" in Step 2.
I have ensured that my Synology DiskStation has been activated as an Rsync server (Control Panel > Network Backup > Enable Network Backup Service > Rsync Backup Mode is checked).
This is where I'm having trouble. No matter what I enter into FrontView's Host, Path, and Login fields in Step 2, I cannot make a successful connection to the DiskStation (both ReadyNAS and DiskStation are on the same LAN/subnet). I've tried entering the full path to the DiskStation ([computer name]/Volumes/DiskStation), the specific destination directory I want for the ReadyNAS backup ([computer name]/Volumes/DiskStation/Backup/ReadyNAS), the IP address for the DiskStation (tried in both the Host field and the Path field separately), and every other combination I can think of.
I've also tried leaving the login/password fields blank, and using the admin name/password I use to log in to the Synology. Same error every time.
Hoping this is just a basic syntax error, and I'm just not understanding the proper name/paths to put into the Host, Path, and/or login fields. Everything seems to be enabled properly in the software for the ReadyNAS and Synology.
Any help appreciated.
I'm having trouble getting the settings right for an rsync backup. I keep getting an error message of "Error connecting to [hostname]" when I hit the "Test connection" button on selecting a backup destination.
Here are the steps I've tried:
• In FrontView > Shares > Share Listing > Rsync, have enabled Read/Write as Default Access to the two Shares I want to back up. I've experimented with adding a name (and IP address) to "Hosts allowed access" field, and have also tried both setting an rsync password and leaving it blank.
• In FrontView > Backup> Adda a New Backup Job, I have:
— Selected "Select this ReadyNAS or remote" in Step 1.
— Selected "Remove: Rsync Server" in Step 2.
I have ensured that my Synology DiskStation has been activated as an Rsync server (Control Panel > Network Backup > Enable Network Backup Service > Rsync Backup Mode is checked).
This is where I'm having trouble. No matter what I enter into FrontView's Host, Path, and Login fields in Step 2, I cannot make a successful connection to the DiskStation (both ReadyNAS and DiskStation are on the same LAN/subnet). I've tried entering the full path to the DiskStation ([computer name]/Volumes/DiskStation), the specific destination directory I want for the ReadyNAS backup ([computer name]/Volumes/DiskStation/Backup/ReadyNAS), the IP address for the DiskStation (tried in both the Host field and the Path field separately), and every other combination I can think of.
I've also tried leaving the login/password fields blank, and using the admin name/password I use to log in to the Synology. Same error every time.
Hoping this is just a basic syntax error, and I'm just not understanding the proper name/paths to put into the Host, Path, and/or login fields. Everything seems to be enabled properly in the software for the ReadyNAS and Synology.
Any help appreciated.
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- Don't use the path you use from your Mac. That's not correct.
Put the IP address of the Synology NAS in the host field and the sharename in the path (or a folder within the share e.g. "sharename/foldername")
Ensure that Rsync is enabled on the Synology and that you've enabled Rsync access for the relevant share (if Rsync is enabled on a share by share basis on the Synology. I don't know as I don't have one).
Running the backup job from the ReadyNAS you do not need the Rsync service enabled on the ReadyNAS. Only the Remote: Rsync server, needs the Rsync service enabled.
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