With data becoming ever more vital in the digital age, ensuring its reliable protection is increasingly critical. The advanced Syncovery software, combined with QNAP’s powerful NAS systems, offers an outstanding solution for backups, mirroring and synchronization. Discover the backup solutions provided by QNAP and Syncovery and benefit from easy management of your valuable files.
What is QNAP?
QNAP (Quality Network Appliance Provider) is a world leader in Network Attached Storage (NAS). The systems serve as comprehensive platforms for storing, organizing and backing up data in home networks and corporate environments. QNAP stands for innovation, scalability and ease of use.
QNAP NAS servers offer much more than just simple storage functions. They form the center for various applications, from virtualization and multimedia streaming to surveillance solutions and data backup. With a wide range of models designed for both private users and businesses, QNAP provides flexible and customizable solutions that can be optimally adapted to individual needs. Thanks to an intuitive user interface and a variety of apps and extensions, QNAP NAS systems can be easily managed and integrated into existing IT infrastructures.
How do I use Syncovery with a QNAP NAS?
Syncovery can be installed on the QNAP NAS itself, or run on any PC, Mac or server in your network. The best installation location depends on your use case. If you want to use Syncovery to transfer data to your QNAP, you would typically install Syncovery on a PC or server. However, if you want to copy data from the QNAP to other storages, it is a good idea to install Syncovery directly on the QNAP device – for example, if you want to copy data from the QNAP to a cloud service, another storage device on the network, or to an external hard drive connected to the QNAP.
Installing Syncovery on a QNAP NAS
If decide to install Syncovery directly on the NAS, the procedure is as follows: download the appropriate Syncovery installation package for QNAP from our website. Then go to the QNAP management interface in your web browser and use the App Center to install the Syncovery package using the “manual installation”. Syncovery is also available in the App Center catalog, but the version on our website is usually newer and better than the older version in the catalog.
Configuring Syncovery on the QNAP NAS
After installation, you can access Syncovery via the icon in the QNAP apps, or by entering the IP address of the NAS and specifying the port number 8999, for example 192.168.12.35:8999. Syncovery will first show an SSL configuration page, but if you are using it in the LAN, you can safely skip this by clicking on the link to “nosll”. Then log in with the default credentials “default” and “pass”, and you can create your first sync and backup job using the web GUI. To test a job, do not give it a schedule yet, but start it using the “Run With Preview” button. Syncovery will then prepare a Sync Preview showing the files to be copied. Only confirm the preview if everything is correct. The copy phase then follows, and you will be able to see a detailed progress report while the job is running.
The advantages of QNAP
QNAP NAS systems have numerous advantages that make them ideal for data backup. They support different backup methods, including local NAS-based backups, hybrid variants that combine both local and cloud storage, and full cloud backups. This flexibility ensures that your data is optimally protected, regardless of whether the backups are stored locally, in the cloud, or in a combination of both.
In addition, QNAP solutions enable dynamic adjustment of storage requirements. The devices are designed to support even the largest storage capacities, so that you can quickly respond to increasing requirements. In addition, QNAP NAS systems offer comprehensive security features such as encryption and multi-factor authentication to protect your data from unauthorized access.
The advantages at a glance
| Feature | Advantages | suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| scalable storage capacity | • easy expansion of storage • individually customizable | • companies and private users |
| hybrid backup | • physical storage and cloud backups • very high security | • companies and private individuals |
| RAID protection | • protection against data loss through redundancy • maximum data security and availability | • companies and power users |
| multimedia capabilities | • central administration • streaming of videos and music | • creative professionals and multimedia enthusiasts |
| remote access and remote management | • location-independent organization • synchronization of data | • teams |
| high security and encryption | • protection against unauthorized access | • companies and private users |
| virtual machines and containers | • support for virtualization and container technologies • extended IT infrastructure | • IT professionals and companies |
| backup strategies | • incremental, differential and full backups • individual customization | • private individuals and companies |
Back up data with Syncovery and QNAP
Using QNAP in conjunction with Syncovery offers you numerous options for data backup. Syncovery supports a wide range of backup strategies that can be tailored precisely to your specific needs. Whether individual files, entire folders or entire drives – the combination of Syncovery and QNAP provides you with a robust and flexible solution with which you can synchronize, mirror or synchronize your content.
Set up a multimedia center
With a QNAP NAS, you can set up your own multimedia center and centrally manage your music and video collection. You can use the NAS servers to categorize and search your media content from various devices. Thanks to QNAP’s remote access functions, you can also access your multimedia content on the go.
Syncovery perfectly complements these functions by automatically synchronizing your media library. This way, you can keep your music and video files up to date and ensure that no valuable content is lost. In addition, Syncovery allows you to easily mirror your multimedia data to a second NAS server or to the cloud, which increases protection and flexibility.
Make teamwork easier with QNAP and Syncovery
To ensure smooth collaboration in modern working environments, efficient tools and technologies are indispensable. With the solutions from QNAP and Syncovery, teams can easily synchronize shared directories and files, enabling immediate access to important information.
Whether managing shared folders or controlling access rights – with QNAP and Syncovery, every team member can access the data they need, regardless of location. Syncovery offers the advantage of efficiently sharing large amounts of data, especially for teams that work across locations or on the move.
Storage solutions for companies and private individuals
Whether companies or private users – both QNAP and Syncovery have individual solutions for various storage requirements. Companies benefit from the comprehensive backup functions, which, among other things, support RAID configurations and prevent data loss. With the help of Syncovery, you can create regular backups of your business data on various media, be it a second NAS, cloud services or external hard drives.
Private users will find QNAP and Syncovery reliable tools for centrally organizing personal data such as photos, videos and documents. QNAP’s user-friendly interface and Syncovery’s flexibility make setting up and managing backups much easier. Thanks to these innovative technologies and the advantages of the cloud, you can access your folders anytime and anywhere without having to establish a physical connection to your NAS.
Back up your data now with Syncovery and QNAP
To optimally protect your valuable data, rely on the impressive synergy of QNAP and Syncovery. Whether in home networks or in the corporate sector – this combination ensures reliable and flexible data backups. Try Syncovery free for 30 days and experience the advantages of a powerful tool for backups, migrations, synchronizations and numerous other tasks directly.