Question Backing up with Synology (Active Backup vs Macrium)

[ar_0]

Hello,
I'm trying to figure out the best approach to backing up my system on a Synology NAS. While a few users on different websites suggested using Synology's Active Backup for Business, a user on the Synology forums suggested using Macrium Reflect instead.

Anyone knows the difference between the two?

Thanks

 

[Lutfij]

You're fine with either one. I've used Macrium's app prior to today but I simply back up all critical content as opposed to an entire drive. Furthermore, the Macrium Reflect is seen as a drive cloning tool more than a data backup tool.

 

[USAFRet]

Hello,
I'm trying to figure out the best approach to backing up my system on a Synology NAS. While a few users on different websites suggested using Synology's Active Backup for Business, a user on the Synology forums suggested using Macrium Reflect instead.

Anyone knows the difference between the two?

Thanks

Either will work.

I have a Qnap NAS, and use Macrium to backup to that NAS, instead of the Qnap function.
But, I do use the Qnap functionality to backup the entirety of the NAS to another drive.

So, a combination of both.

What is your backup situation at home? What is your backup situation at home? And if you don't do that, why not? Every single day, I read multiple threads here of "How do I get my stuff back?" or "That drive had 5 years of photos of my kids!!" Be it a dead drive, dropped phone, virus, accidental deletion, formatting the wrong... forums.tomshardware.com

 

[ar_0]

You're fine with either one. I've used Macrium's app prior to today but I simply back up all critical content as opposed to an entire drive. Furthermore, the Macrium Reflect is seen as a drive cloning tool more than a data backup tool.

Either will work.

I have a Qnap NAS, and use Macrium to backup to that NAS, instead of the Qnap function.
But, I do use the Qnap functionality to backup the entirety of the NAS to another drive.

So, a combination of both.

What is your backup situation at home? What is your backup situation at home? And if you don't do that, why not? Every single day, I read multiple threads here of "How do I get my stuff back?" or "That drive had 5 years of photos of my kids!!" Be it a dead drive, dropped phone, virus, accidental deletion, formatting the wrong... forums.tomshardware.com

Thanks guys. Your answers put my mind at ease about using Synology's Active Backup. I'm going to try it out.

 

[USAFRet]

Thanks guys. Your answers put my mind at ease about using Synology's Active Backup. I'm going to try it out.

However you do it, with whatever tool...be absolutely sure you know how to recover.
Practice this a time or two, before you actually need to do it.

 

[ar_0]

However you do it, with whatever tool...be absolutely sure you know how to recover.
Practice this a time or two, before you actually need to do it.

Oh, I didn't have that in mind. I can see now why it's important. Thanks