Backup Software (PC to NAS)

[stevech]

Acronis 2015 finally has a better UI.
I have it on all my PCs. I've tried others. I won't use garage-shop freeware.
I usually (and most recently) find Acronis True Image for $20 as a download, not an upgrade, e.g., on newegg.com. These prices come and go. I used to get suckered into the $50 retail DVD.

 

[Shabbir Rao]

Hello,

If you have not decided yet than I would suggest you to try Syncrify it is a back up solution. Actually it creates a private cloud, it is secure I believe because all the data remains into my network. I am using QNAP (NAS) and I would recommend it to everyone because creating packages with any third party software like Syncrify is very easy with QNAP. And one of the best part of Syncrify is that it give you remote access to your data so that I can check out my data anytime and any where.

Try it mate. I hope it will work great for you like it is doing great for me.

 

[stevech]

Syncrify as I understood their website... is not a service. They don't operate a data center with storage. They sell you software you use to create your own server anywhere you wish. That makes you responsible for the admin and health of the file storage hardware and software.

I didn't see mention of a Syncrify software package for NASes like QNAP or Synology, but that must be what you are recommending.

They sell a Linux version, but I'd have to risk hacking my NAS OS to install Syncrify. I have better ways to backup PCs: Centered Systems' Second Copy for VIP files/folders + Acronis for drive imaging - storing on my NAS using ordinary SMB/shares.

 

[RMerlin]

I'm a long time user of Acronis True Image as well. I used to backup my system partition to a second internal HDD. Not that I have a NAS, it's all backed up daily to a NAS share. It has really good automated management of backup chains as well (something often lacking in other backup software).

 

[HardCat]

I've been using this one for years, Macrium Reflect Free! Full, differential, and incremental (in the paid versions) to both local and networked drives. Free for home use and they do have more capable versions for sale. Allows one to image or clone drives also.

http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx

 

[Shabbir Rao]

Syncrify as I understood their website... is not a service. They don't operate a data center with storage. They sell you software you use to create your own server anywhere you wish. That makes you responsible for the admin and health of the file storage hardware and software.

I didn't see mention of a Syncrify software package for NASes like QNAP or Synology, but that must be what you are recommending.

They sell a Linux version, but I'd have to risk hacking my NAS OS to install Syncrify. I have better ways to backup PCs: Centered Systems' Second Copy for VIP files/folders + Acronis for drive imaging - storing on my NAS using ordinary SMB/shares.

You are right - Syncrify is a software and they don't provide a service. I found this software while searching for "rsync on Windows" through Google and in my case that is exactly what I was looking for. I guess there are pros and cons in using a service vs doing it yourself.

Having said that, the original post by BostonDon asks a way to backup PC to a NAS box without a cloud based service and that is exactly what Syncrify does. It will allow him to backup PCs regardless of their physical location to this NAS box. We use QNAP on our end and installing Syncrify on QNAP was a breeze - no hacking necessary

 

[stevech]

My NAS shall remain free of imported stuff.

PC to NAS backups are Acronis and Second Copy from Centered systems.