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NAS cloud backup involves preserving a duplicate of your network-attached storage, including any critical content, by performing such backup over the Internet. Handy Backup enables you to seamlessly perform NAS backup to the cloud, automating every step of the process.

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Basic Principles of Online Backup NAS to Cloud

Assessing the Size of NAS Cloud Backup

If you are considering backing up your network storage online, the first aspect you need to consider is the backup size, as storage units often have much larger storage capacity than typical cloud accounts. Handy Backup allows you to select from various cloud options to back up your NAS, enabling you to choose the most suitable vault!

Accelerating Network Data Exchange

Backing up NAS to cloud is not a swift process and can heavily burden the network. To reduce both the size of backups and network usage, Handy Backup offers technical solutions including incremental and differential backup, as well as compressing your NAS offsite backup data to minimize traffic.

Securing or Streamlining Online NAS Backup

In cloud backup, NAS data are susceptible to accidental or malicious access. To protect this data, Handy Backup offers encryption as a built-in feature. Alternatively, Handy Backup stores all online backup data for the device in their native formats, simplifying access to this data.

Multiple Clouds for Multiple Tasks: Backing up NAS Drive to Your Preferred Cloud

As part of the NAS backup solution, Handy Backup includes several plugins, encompassing all the most popular cloud services. These plugins often utilize specific cloud API functions, eliminating the need for third-party software or bridging websites to function effectively.

Microsoft OneDrive	Google Drive
NAS users commonly opt for automatic backup to OneDrive as their standard choice for online backup on Windows. OneDrive offers speed, convenience, and a relevant level of security, linking your network storage data with your personal Microsoft account.	Backing up network-attached storage to Google Drive offers several advantages, including sharing, modifying, granular restore (especially when using the native data format), and quickly replicating NAS data.
Dropbox	Amazon S3
Again, when you store your storage backup in Dropbox, you will gain quick access and fast replication of any data you back up. In both cases, NAS cloud backup can overflow the synchronized folder on your PC! Learn more about How to Backup Dropbox locally or online.	Backing up network storage to Amazon S3 is an option for advanced and business-level users. Although it can be costly, Amazon S3 offers the highest quality and security for data storage, making it a recommended solution for large amounts of diverse data.

Many Clouds for Many Tasks: Backup NAS Drive to Cloud of Your Dream

Other Cloud Services

In addition to the mentioned collection of the largest and most popular commercial clouds worldwide, Handy Backup supports several other cloud services, including Yandex.Disk, Box, 4shared, and Xref for AutoCAD.

Private Clouds and WebDAV Backup

Another excellent option is to turn your Network-Attached Storage unit into a private cloud, essentially a cloud that you own. Handy Backup offers the universal capability to access any of these private clouds by establishing a WebDAV connection between the cloud and other components of the backup solution.

Key Benefits of Backing up NAS to the Cloud with Handy Backup

In addition to the essential features mentioned above, Handy Backup offers numerous advantages for online NAS backup:

General Advantages of Backup NAS to Cloud with Handy Backup

Schedule your tasks for specific times, with a recurring period ranging from months to minutes.
Run missed tasks, as well as event-triggered tasks (e.g., initiating a cloud backup for NAS upon login).
Receive reports on task activity through logs, reports, or email notifications.
Operate stealthily as a Windows service, minimizing user distraction by eliminating the interface.
Execute tasks alongside other programs launched before or after the NAS cloud backup.

FAQ on Cloud Backup for NAS

Is it a good practice to Perform NAS Cloud Backup?

Yes, backing up NAS to cloud provides an additional layer of protection against data loss due to hardware failures, disasters, or cyber threats. It ensures your data is securely stored offsite, offering peace of mind.

Can Network-Attached Storage be used as a backup?

While NAS devices are designed for centralized storage and network retrieval, it's crucial to recognize they're not inherently backup solutions. While network attached storages can store data copies, relying solely on them for backup entails risks. Such devices lack key features like versioning, offsite replication, and robust disaster recovery capabilities. Hence, while NAS can play a role in a backup solution, it's recommended to supplement them with dedicated NAS cloud backup software and strategies to ensure data protection and resilience against various threats.

Cloud backup vs NAS?

While NAS provides local centralized storage, cloud backup stores data remotely on internet-accessible servers. NAS is ideal for local collaboration, while cloud backup ensures offsite data protection against disasters.

How does Handy Backup facilitate NAS backup to cloud?

Handy Backup enables cloud backup to NAS devices through its intuitive user interface and flexible backup options. Users can easily configure backup tasks to include NAS as the data source and select a cloud storage destination. Handy Backup supports various cloud storage providers, allowing seamless integration with popular services such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, and others. Additionally, Handy Backup offers scheduling options, encryption features, and incremental backup capabilities to ensure efficient and secure NAS backup to the cloud.

Streamlining NAS Backup to the Cloud with Handy Backup

As mentioned earlier, Handy Backup offers numerous options for NAS cloud backup. You can utilize the "Network", "FTP", "SFTP", or "FTPS" plugins, as well as the "WebDAV" plugin, to access your NAS configured as a specific storage type, along with any cloud plugins as the destination.