User`s guide

Synology DiskStation User's Guide
Based on DSM 3.2
78 Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Important:
 Your computer and Synology DiskStation should use the same encoding. See "Language" on Page 22 for more
information.
 Synology Data Replicator 3 is the next generation of Synology Data Replicator. It can only restore the data on
Synology DiskStation that was backed up after Data Replicator 3 was installed. If users have backed up data on
Synology DiskStation using Synology Data Replicator, we recommend restoring data on Synology DiskStation to
PC first before using Synology Data Replicator 3.
Data Replicator Requirement:
 Free HDD Space: 5MB
 Operating System: Windows 2000 or later
 Best Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 or above
 Network Environment: Microsoft Networking over TCP/IP enabled and has network connection with
Synology DiskStation
To install Data Replicator:
1 Insert the Installation disc into the optical drive of your computer.
2 Click Data Replicator 3, and follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation.
To use Data Replicator:
For detailed instructions on how to use Data Replicator, see its Help by clicking the Help button.
Use Time Machine for Mac
Synology DiskStation provides compatibility for backup with Apple Time Machine. Mac users can back up their
data to Synology DiskStation's shared folder without problem.
To set Synology DiskStation as Time Machine's backup destination:
1 Go to Main Menu > Control Panel > Win/Mac/NFS and tick Enable Mac file service.
2 Choose a shared folder from the Time Machine drop-down menu. The chosen shared folder will become Time
Machine's backup destination.
Note: For more information about using Time Machine, see the help on your Mac computer.
Use rsync for Linux
You can use rsync to back up Linux data to Synology DiskStation.
Back Up Data on Synology DiskStation
Other than backing up computer data to Synology DiskStation, you as admin or a user belonging to the
administrators group can back up the data in your shared folder or even the subfolders on your
Synology DiskStation.