It can be used as a destination for storing data backup image files.
Now, lets see how to back up files in a Win11 computer to Synology NAS.
How to Do Synology Backup Windows 11 with MiniTool ShadowMaker?
Download, install, and launch MiniTool ShadowMaker on the target Windows 11 PC.
If it requires purchase, just click theKeep Trialoption to continue to enjoy its free trial version.
When entering the tools main interface, click theBackuptab from the top menu.
In the Backup tab, click theSourcemodule and selectFolders and Filesto snag the items youd like to protect.
Click theDestinationmodule and chooseShared > Add newto add your Synology NAS as a backup target place.
you gotta input the NAS path, username, and password to add the NAS.
Wait until the backup process finishes.
How to Restore Files from Synology NAS Relying on MiniTool ShadowMaker?
If you lose the source files after Synology backup Windows 11 to NAS, dont worry!
Open MiniTool ShadowMaker on the target computer.
There, find the Synology NAS backup task and click theRestorebutton for the task.
In the new window, all available Synology backup versions will be listed.
snag the one you prefer to restore.
- grab the files you want to restore from the selected backup image version.
Specify where youd like to restore the files, both the source file location and another place are supported.
Lastly, click theCommitbutton to start the restoration.
The time it costs for restoring depends on the size of files it will restore.
Just take your patience!
Open Windows 11 File Explorer.
- press theSee more(three dots) icon on the toolbar.
In the drop-down menu, selectMap connection drive.
In the new pop, choose an available drive letter for the Synology drive and enter its folder location.
If not, you should probably remap the Synology drive each time you open your box.
ClickFinishand wait for the success of the mapping process.
How to Do Synology Backup Windows 11 by Synology Drive Client?
How to Specify a Backup via Synology Drive Client?
After downloading the Synology Drive Client, install it on the target computer.
Then, follow the below steps to create a backup of files using the installed Synology Drive Client.
Open Synology Drive Client and selectStart Now.
- put in your username and password and clickNext.
When it comes to choosing the pop in of task, just snag the secondBackup Taskand clickNext.
Customize your backup source files and destination.
Click theSelectbutton behind the Backup destination to choose another remote NAS location for saving the backup image.
To personalize the backup details of this backup task, just click theBackup Rulesbutton on the above screen.
Also, you’ve got the option to tick to back up files and folders with the prefix .
There are three backup modes available.
The first continuous data backup is highly recommended for it assists to avoid losing data.
Yet here, we will take thescheduled backupfor example for it is more complex to set up.
Besides, there are two extra utilities that you’re free to turn on.
Next, preview your backup task and clickDoneto confirm and it will start the backup.
Wait patiently until it completes.
How to Download/Restore a Former Version of Synced Files from Synology Drive Server?
Launch Synology Drive Client.
Go to theBackup Tasktab and selectRestore.
Specify the file(s) you want to recover.
Finally, click theRestoreoption below the time menu.
It centralizes backup tasks to Synology NAS and allows you to manage from one single console.
Besides, reliable and quick recovery is delivered to keep running services, VMs, and files instantly available.
Do you know how to choose the best Synology DS119j compatible hard drives.
There are two kinds of choices for you in this post.
It supports Windows and Linux OSes, AES-256 encryption, as well as instant restore migration.
It protects full Microsoft Groups including group calendars and mailboxes.
Also, it recovers entire Google and Microsoft 365 mailboxes with a single click.
What is Synology Assistant?
How to use Synology Assistant to connect to your NAS drive.
Then, this post provides information that you want to know.
