How can/do I set up an automatic backup to a NAS? Using ReadyNAS NAS.

[ZacDaMan72]

As the topic title says. I am wanting to save a backup of my documents and music to my ReadyNAS NAS. Is it possible to do this in the OS or will I need to use some utilities? Running Windows 8.1 if that helps.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

P.S. And yeah I'm back for now

[AlwaysFSX]

I think Windows let's you select the destination and folders to backup that you can set to your NAS. Doesn't hurt to look and find out.

[paprikman]

As the topic title says. I am wanting to save a backup of my documents and music to my ReadyNAS NAS. Is it possible to do this in the OS or will I need to use some utilities? Running Windows 8.1 if that helps.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

P.S. And yeah I'm back for now

NAS is used to clone the entire drive, but, I really didn't hear about ready nas... Using a simple linux system set up as nas os.

FreeNas is the most popular and user-friendly os tho.

[ZacDaMan72]

I think Windows let's you select the destination and folders to backup that you can set to your NAS. Doesn't hurt to look and find out.

Is it 'File History?' I already have that set up to copy to an external hard drive. Can I make it work with both my external hard drive and NAS?

 

NAS is used to clone the entire drive, but, I really didn't hear about ready nas... Using a simple linux system set up as nas os.

FreeNas is the most popular and user-friendly os tho.

ReadyNAS is a brand of NAS systems, so it's not a real PC.

[AlwaysFSX]

Is it 'File History?' I already have that set up to copy to an external hard drive. Can I make it work with both my external hard drive and NAS?

I mean using the stock Windows backup program, it should let you choose your NAS as a storage place and what specifically you want to backup.

 

[d3sl91]

As the topic title says. I am wanting to save a backup of my documents and music to my ReadyNAS NAS. Is it possible to do this in the OS or will I need to use some utilities? Running Windows 8.1 if that helps.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

P.S. And yeah I'm back for now

 

Just use windows, usually works well (i see thats aready been reccomended).

 

If you need something more.... I use a program called Bvackup (yes, with a V) - its super light and simple. works well. 

[ZacDaMan72]

I mean using the stock Windows backup program, it should let you choose your NAS as a storage place and what specifically you want to backup.

 

snip

I don't think Windows 8.1 has that

 

[AlwaysFSX]

I don't think Windows 8.1 has that

Check the control panel?

[Godlygamer23]

Is it 'File History?' I already have that set up to copy to an external hard drive. Can I make it work with both my external hard drive and NAS?

In Windows 8.1 under File History, go to the lower left hand corner. You should see an option for a System Image Backup.

[ZacDaMan72]

In Windows 8.1 under File History, go to the lower left hand corner. You should see an option for a System Image Backup.

Thank you! I'm assuming I can get this to work automatically with the event maker or whatever its called?

[Godlygamer23]

Thank you! I'm assuming I can get this to work automatically with the event maker or whatever its called?

You should be able to schedule it when setting up the backup.