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ReadyNAS Duo V2 - Synology DS1517+ transfer using rsync
So I've finally upgraded to a new NAS (Synology DS1517+) and need to transfer about 3TB of files across from my ReadyNAS Duo V2. A mate said to use rsync, but I haven't been able to get it workin...
You should be able to backup "test" without specifying the "crap" subfolder.
Your problem appears to be on the Synology side - you need to specify a folder as the destination there. The synology forum might be able to help you out on that part. There is a note here:
https://kb.synology.com/en-global/DSM/tutorial/How_to_back_up_Linux_computer_to_Synology_NAS wrote:
- If other people want to perform rsync backup from a client that is not Synology NAS, they can only do so using a user account with rsync privileges on your Synology NAS. You can go to Control Panel >User to create a user named rsync, and modify its privileges so that you can use it for sharing.
So it looks like you do need to set up a user account on the synology, and then enter that username/password on the ReadyNAS backup job.
You can also enable rsync for the share on the ReadyNAS, and try running rsync on the synology (using the ReadyNAS share as the source).
ok, I've setup a user with read/write access and entered Log in and Password in the backup job
how can I specify a distination folder/share on the Synology?
which field do I use in the ReadNAS backup job?
I tried using ds1517/test and ds1517:test in the Host field, and it says "your entries contains errors"
also tried test,/test,\test in the Path field, no good
You put the destination path in the box labeled "Path" in the backup job. That can be a share alone, or a share and folder in it. On the Synology side, you need to make sure rsync is enabled for that share.
the rsync service in enabled in file services, but there doesn't seem to be a way of enabling it for a specific share?
Well, I'm not familiar with Synology's way fo doing it, or if it's even necessary as it would be on a ReadyNAS. But have you specified the path in the backup job and it still doesn't work?
- No. Still no good
- Error encountered copying data from source path /test/ ==> ds1517::test due to unknown reason. Please see log.
fitwizard wrote:
the rsync service in enabled in file services, but there doesn't seem to be a way of enabling it for a specific share?
Are you asking about the ReadyNAS or the Synology?
You shouldn't need to enable it on the ReadyNAS share if you are running rsync on the ReadyNAS. But you should see the control for that on configure->shares. See page 34 here: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS%20ARM-PLATFORM%20(DUO%20V2,%20NV+%20V2)/RAIDiator%205.3%20SW%20Manual_5Sep12.pdf
StephenB wrote:
fitwizard wrote:the rsync service in enabled in file services, but there doesn't seem to be a way of enabling it for a specific share?
Are you asking about the ReadyNAS or the Synology?
Synology
You shouldn't need to enable it on the ReadyNAS share if you are running rsync on the ReadyNAS. But you should see the control for that on configure->shares. See page 34 here: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS%20ARM-PLATFORM%20(DUO%20V2,%20NV+%20V2)/RAIDiator%205.3%20SW%20Manual_5Sep12.pdf
do I need to change any of the share settings? (see attached)
fitwizard wrote:
do I need to change any of the share settings? (see attached)Not is you are running the rsync backup job on the ReadyNAS.
Your error could be on the synology side - are you also asking in the synology forums (or trying synology support)?
Note that while rsync is generally the best option for incremental backup, you can also just use NFS or SMB (Windows) backup jobs. You might lose some file dates and permissions, but the files themselves should still transfer over.
That screen grab is from the ReadyNAS. It's the Synology side that you need to be sure has rsync enabled for the share (if Synology even requires that) and that the user you are specifying for the job has both rsync and share permissions there. Those are discussions best discussed in a Synology forum.
You don't just send the content of a share or folder and the target kinows from the source name where to put it. You have to specify the destination in the backup job, and that destination has to exist and have the correct properties.
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