NAS Backup Server: How to Back Up All Data from Server Computer to NAS - Qiling  

NAS Backup Server: How to Back Up All Data from Server Computer to NAS


Data Security usually challenges most companies, whether big or small. Data leakage could cause incalculable damage. Therefore, data store becomes a hit to avoid data loss and save time for better user service. 

Speaking of Server backup, NAS can rank on the top location if you opt for low-cost and convenience. So, this article will cover how to use NAS Backup on Server or Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7. Then, check each part to get the main features of NAS and try a powerful PC transfer software - Qiling Disk Master to create a backup job to that file-level computer data storage server.

PAGE CONTENT:

What Is A Nas Backup Used For
How Does A Nas Backup Work
Create A Backup File with Powerful Software
How to Create A Windows Server Backup to NAS
Must-read Tips to Protect NAS Backup
To Sum Up

What Is A NAS Backup Used For?

Network-attached storage, abbr NAS, is a computer storage device that can be accessed directly over the network, making it easy for home and business users to share and access large amounts of data at any time. In addition, NAS is cheaper and faster than cloud service, which often costs more to buy capacity.

As we said, NAS Backup provides a way for personal and Server users to back up massive data through a network instead of another storage device directly connected to the computer. If you want to store info shared with other co-workers, it lets one thing come true - multiple computers share the same backup server.

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How Does A NAS Backup Work?

1 - NAS allows to add large-capacity NAS to the network. 

When this device is added to all devices in a home or business, it means that all PCs under the network can visit the NAS network drive at the same time and share essential files, photos, and so on.

2 - Support NAS Streaming Media

NAS backup server allows stream transmission on any supported device like a set-top box, TV, or console.

3. Share Technology

NAS also supports FTP (short for File Transfer Protocol) and SFTP (short for SSH File Transfer Protocol). That Technology performs excellent while you want someone you trust to check files. Besides NAS backup, here is another section about NAS cloud backup, a storage service based on the cloud. (Not our point today)

Create A Backup File with Powerful Software

You can move the backup file to a NAS device for data backup. To do it, reliable software can back up your programs, files, and settings on an image file. This software we recommend to do the backup is Qiling Disk Master, which can help you to do these jobs:

Note: This software can not copy the entire system. If your server computer needs to back up OS, please check another software - Qiling Backup.

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How to Create A Windows Server Backup to NAS

Here is the step-by-step guide to set backup:

Notice:
Choose the right backup location to save the backup file, such as \\MyNASName\backup-folder. Now, following steps.

Step 1. Create a backup image of installed apps

1. Launch Qiling Disk Master on your PC and go to "Backup & Restore", click "File backup" to continue.

run Qiling Disk Master

2. Click Browse icon to set a target location for saving the backup file. 

Select data backup

3. On the list view section, select applications that you want to back up.

Select data backup

4. Last, click "Proceed" to start creating the backup image of selected applications.

Step 2. Restore apps from the created backup file

Note: If the app exists on your PC, it won't restore the app image to your PC. You'll need to uninstall the existing one and retry again with the next guidelines.

1. Copy and save the backup file to your target computer, and run Qiling Disk Master.

Select the "Backup & Restore" page.

select image to recover

2. Click "Browse for recovery" to select the Qiling Disk Master image and click "OK" to move on.

select image to recover

3. On the Application section, tick programs and applications that you want to restore from the image file and click "Proceed".

restore application image

Moreover, you can start to make a copy with Qiling Disk Master on all Windows versions for personal use. Even if the PC suddenly met an unexpected crash, the "Data Rescue" function would bring all data to another computer.

Must-read Tips to Protect NAS Backup

NAS storage acts well to catch sensitive data. So if it is damaged, the data stored on the device fails to restore.

Set A Firewall

The firewall can monitor the traffic going to the NAS. In addition, you can set an allowlist, which contains the traffic that is allowed to enter.

nas whitelist

Update NAS Server to the Latest Version

One of the simplest ways to keep backup safe is to update the Server in time. In addition, updating your Server frequently can improve server performance and help the device eliminate dangerous vulnerabilities.

To Sum Up

This article is mentioned the basic features of network-attached storage. In total, it is a cost-saving and trustworthy storage solution for server users. We discussed the former part of using third-party software to complete the necessary data copy. 

We delay backup on the to-do list and regret why didn't you make a backup earlier. However, the best time to back up is Now!!!

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