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Chapter 9: Back Up Data
Synology offers comprehensive backup solutions for your computer and Synology DiskStation. You can back up
data on your computer to Synology DiskStation. If you are admin or a user belonging to the administrators
group, you can also back up DiskStation data with local or network backup, or sync shared folder contents
between DiskStations. The creative Copy button simplifies external storage devices backup with One-touch
design. The support for the Amazon S3 backup service and the innovative Time Backup package give you other
choices for server backup.
Back Up Computer Data
Synology-designed Data Replicator 3 allows you to back up data from a Windows computer to
Synology DiskStation. If you are using a Mac or Linux, Synology DiskStation can also serve as their backup
destination.
Use Data Replicator for Windows
The Synology Data Replicator installation package can be found on the Installation disc and Synology's
Download Center at: http://www.synology.com/support/download.php
What Can Data Replicator Do?
 Monitor specific folders on your Windows computer and perform real-time backup when any modification to the
contents within a monitored folder is made.
 Adjust backup versions and restore points.
 Restore backup data from Synology DiskStation to your Windows computer according to your preference.