Backup app

amnesia · February 27, 2025, 8:56pm

Hi,

I am totally new to QNAP, and I am migrating from Synology. I have a couple of Linux-based servers that I need to back up, but I could not find any app that can do this. Synology has an app “Active Backup for Business” that creates versioned backups. Is there any alternative in QNAP world?

Thanks

dolbyman · February 27, 2025, 8:59pm

QNAP uses HBS3, should be a default app in your app center.

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 4:35am

Hi,

Thanks for the response. I’ve tried HBS3, but it seems that it’s not possible to select multiple folders to (r)sync. I’m unsure if it’s a bug, or if am I missing something?

dolbyman · February 28, 2025, 5:47am

Please explain exactly what you are trying to do and what does not work

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 6:07am

I have 2 linux servers, and I want to backup 2 service configuration files, like DHCP and BIND, so I need to backup /etc/dhcp and /etc/named folders. So far, I could set up rsync of a single folder, but not the other one in the same backup job, since the “Select source” allows me to select only one folder.

dolbyman · February 28, 2025, 5:59pm

If I do an HBS3 active sync job (pull) I can mount several different shares (or subfolders of shares) into one job.

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 6:06pm

That’s what I would expect. And here is what I have:

dolbyman · February 28, 2025, 6:26pm

Weird, what NAS model, firmware and HBS version is this ?

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 7:04pm

TS-673A, QuTS hero h5.2.3.3006, and HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync
Version 25.1.4.952

dolbyman · February 28, 2025, 7:17pm

Works fine on QuTS for me TVS-h1288X on h5.1.7.277 (bit outdated)

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 7:23pm

Not sure if it is a bug on this version of the software. I’ve tried different browsers to no avail. Thinking about installing QTS instead.

I must admit, compared to Synology, QNAP has no inituitivity, and the app offer is very limited. Did not expect this.

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 7:29pm

Can you please try the rsync remote server instead of the CIFS? I have no CIFS server, so I cannot do it myself. Not sure if it’s related to the protocol…

dolbyman · February 28, 2025, 7:35pm

I never use rsync, but yes with rsync it does not work to create multiple pairs (just tried)

https://www.reddit.com/r/qnap/comments/18ia76m/hbs3_active_rsync_multiple_directories/

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 7:39pm

I am starting to regret moving away from Synology

dolbyman · February 28, 2025, 7:42pm

Either open a ticket to complain, just enable CIFS/SMB or just do two rsync jobs.

Should not be a showstopper.

amnesia · February 28, 2025, 7:54pm

Yeah, I guess you’re right. It’s just that it’s another service that needs to be taken care of. I was really expecting a bit more from QNAP. Everything I am used to is different and somehow unfinished (Syslog server, Backup…) or just does not exists.