[Help] Disaster recovery volume backup - which software to use?

[Aroddo]

Apart from simple file backups, I also want to create a disaster recovery on my F4-424 Pro NAS, which totally isn't related to my recent boot drive failure.

However, the tools provided by Terramaster seem to be only different variants of file backups/syncs and disaster recovery tools for the NAS itself.
Please correct me if I'm wrong.

My scenario is a home office environment.
Ideally, I want an incremental backup from which I can recreate a bootable drive on a new medium over ethernet.

Currently I'm considering using a backup agent like VEEAM to create a system volume copy and save that on a network volume along with standard file backups.
And in case disaster strikes (again), I'd recreate a version of the boot drive and just recreate the current files with TerraSync.

I mean, that works, but I could have done that simply with a big portable usb drive.

So, is there a better solution?

[GevinKe]

Hi

Based on your described requirements, I have thoroughly analyzed them. Please feel free to correct me if there are any misunderstandings.

Your requirements are summarized as follows:

1. You expect to back up not only data files but also the operating system (though it is not yet clear whether the OS refers to TNAS's TOS, Windows, or macOS).
2. You prefer to use incremental backup to optimize storage space utilization.
3. You want the backup data to be stored on a network volume.
4. You also hope that the backed-up system volume can be recover on a new disk and be ready for use immediately after connection.

Based on these requirements, here are my suggested solutions:

If the OS you are referring to is TOS or macOS, we currently do not support backup and recovery for these operating systems.

If you are using Windows:
You can use Centralized Backup to back up the system or all data partitions. (Centralized Backup supports incremental backup.)
After the backup is completed, use Duple Backup or CloudSync to back up or synchronize the backup data to a network volume.

Data Recovery:
You can restore directly from the backup data stored on the TNAS device.
Alternatively, you can first download the backup data from the network volume to another TNAS device, then install Centralized Backup and import the backup data for recovery.

I hope this explanation addresses your concerns.

[DellaMcLaughlin]

Hi

Based on your described requirements, I have thoroughly analyzed them. Please feel free to correct me if there are any misunderstandings.

Your requirements are summarized as follows:

1. You expect to back up not only data files but also the operating system (though it is not yet clear whether the OS refers to TNAS's TOS, Windows, or macOS).
2. You prefer to use incremental backup to optimize storage space utilization.
3. You want the backup data to be stored on a network volume.
4. You also hope that the backed-up system volume can be recover on a new disk and be ready for use immediately after connection.

Based on these requirements, here are my suggested solutions:

If the OS you are referring to is TOS or macOS, we currently do not support backup and recovery for these operating systems.

If you are using Windows:
You can use Centralized Backup to back up the system or all data partitions. (Centralized Backup supports incremental backup geometry vibes.)
After the backup is completed, use Duple Backup or CloudSync to back up or synchronize the backup data to a network volume.

Data Recovery:
You can restore directly from the backup data stored on the TNAS device.
Alternatively, you can first download the backup data from the network volume to another TNAS device, then install Centralized Backup and import the backup data for recovery.

I hope this explanation addresses your concerns.

The information you shared is very useful, thank you so much!!