Mac server backup

[techy32]

We used to use backup exec to backup our Mac server but now moved to Veeam. Veeam and backup exec do not like each other on the same server especially tape autoloader. We are looking to backup Mac server around 1.0 TB data. What is the best on site backup option?

Thanks

[eddyc]

We bought a Synology nas drive which can be used for time machine backup.

 

We set this up as a backup target, which was fairly straightforward.

 

Works really well. Restored data of the whole server numerous times without an issue too

[techy32]

Thanks @eddyc. Any particular model?

[IrritableTech]

We do the same with a QNAP NAS. Time machine is bundled into much of the NAS software across the vendors I believe.

[Arthur]

Any particular model?

I would get one that supports Btrfs...

 

www.synology.com/en-uk/dsm/Btrfs (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

www.synology.com/en-uk/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/General/What_was_the_RAID_implementation_for_Btrfs_File_System_on_SynologyNAS

[techy32]

I am thinking of buying this model

 

https://www.span.com/product/Synology-DiskStation-NAS-DS918+-4-Bay-4GB-RAM-~61979/spanstor=41629

 

Spec here

 

https://www.synology.com/en-uk/products/DS918+#specs

 

Can I also use the same NAS to backup our file server's second copy?

[eddyc]

Thanks @eddyc. Any particular model?

 

We are using a RS814

 

Cheers, eddyc

[techy32]

Our Time machine backup is failing on the new NAS. We have also tried with USB connected hard drive to Mac mini server which failed many times. It is backing up around 150 GB and then Mac server becomes unresponsive... Restarted few times... It seem that we need to update Mac mini server software... Any other solution...

[Arthur]

It seems that we need to update Mac mini server software...

Which version of macOS do you have on your Mac mini server?

 

Our Time machine backup is failing on the new NAS.

Have you updated the NAS to the latest DSM version?

[techy32]

Which version of macOS do you have on your Mac mini server?

 

Mac Server OS : OS X 10.9.5 ( 13F34 )

 

 

 

Have you updated the NAS to the latest DSM version?

 

Synology NAS DS 918+ : DSM 6.1.3-15152 update 4