![Title: [Compare 2 Ways] How to Perform SynologyBackupWindows11?
Keywords: synologybackupwindows11,windows11synologynas,synologydrive clientwindows
11, map synologydrive windows11, synologyactive backupforbusinesswindows11
Description: How to conduct Windows 11 SynologyBackupwithSynologyDrive Client(official) or
MiniTool ShadowMaker(professional)?Whichone isbetter?
URL: https://www.minitool.com/backup-tips/synology-backup-windows-11.html
Summary: This article mainly teaches you how to back up files/folders from local Windows 11
computers to Synology NAS. It introduces two methods: with official Synology Drive Client and
professional MiniTool ShadowMaker. Besides, this post is involved in mapping Synology drive and
other Synology backup solutions.
Windows 11 Synology NAS is a network-attachedstorage providedbySynologytechnologyforthe
latestWindows11 operatingsystem(OS).Itcanbe usedas a destinationforstoringdatabackup
image files.Now,let’ssee how tobackupfiles ina Win11 computerto SynologyNAS.
How to Do Synology Backup Windows 11 with MiniTool ShadowMaker?
Since SynologyNASisjustastorage device,tocopy data to it,youneeda professionalandreliable
backupservice orbackup software like MiniToolShadowMaker,whichcanbackup files/folders,
partitions/volumes,OSes,andthe entire harddiskdrivesto remote sharedfoldersorNAS.
SM-Trial
How to Back up to Synology NAS Using MiniTool ShadowMaker?
1. Download,install,andlaunchMiniTool ShadowMaker onthe targetWindows11 PC.
2. If it requirespurchase,justclickthe KeepTrial optionto continue toenjoyitsfree trial
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- 1. Title: [Compare 2 Ways] How to Perform SynologyBackupWindows11? Keywords: synologybackupwindows11,windows11synologynas,synologydrive clientwindows 11, map synologydrive windows11, synologyactive backupforbusinesswindows11 Description: How to conduct Windows 11 SynologyBackupwithSynologyDrive Client(official) or MiniTool ShadowMaker(professional)?Whichone isbetter? URL: https://www.minitool.com/backup-tips/synology-backup-windows-11.html Summary: This article mainly teaches you how to back up files/folders from local Windows 11 computers to Synology NAS. It introduces two methods: with official Synology Drive Client and professional MiniTool ShadowMaker. Besides, this post is involved in mapping Synology drive and other Synology backup solutions. Windows 11 Synology NAS is a network-attachedstorage providedbySynologytechnologyforthe latestWindows11 operatingsystem(OS).Itcanbe usedas a destinationforstoringdatabackup image files.Now,let’ssee how tobackupfiles ina Win11 computerto SynologyNAS. How to Do Synology Backup Windows 11 with MiniTool ShadowMaker? Since SynologyNASisjustastorage device,tocopy data to it,youneeda professionalandreliable backupservice orbackup software like MiniToolShadowMaker,whichcanbackup files/folders, partitions/volumes,OSes,andthe entire harddiskdrivesto remote sharedfoldersorNAS. SM-Trial How to Back up to Synology NAS Using MiniTool ShadowMaker? 1. Download,install,andlaunchMiniTool ShadowMaker onthe targetWindows11 PC. 2. If it requirespurchase,justclickthe KeepTrial optionto continue toenjoyitsfree trial version.
- 2. 3. Whenenteringthe tool’smaininterface,clickthe Backuptab fromthe topmenu. Alt=MiniTool ShadowMakerBackuptab 4. In the Backup tab,clickthe Source module andselect FoldersandFiles to selectthe items you’dlike toprotect.
- 3. Alt=selectfoldersandfilesto backup 5. Clickthe Destinationmodule andchoose Shared> Add newto add your SynologyNASas a backuptarget place.Youneedto input the NASpath,username,andpasswordtoadd the NAS.
- 4. Alt=selectSynologyNASas abackup destination 6. Clickon the Schedule buttoninthe bottomleftof the Backup tab,switchon the schedule settings inthe popup,andpickup a properbackup schedule,daily,weekly,monthly,oron event.
- 5. Alt=setSynologyBackupschedule 7. Clickon the Scheme buttoninthe lowerleftof the Backupscreen,turn onscheme settings fromits popup,andselecta backup scheme there, full backup,incremental backup,or differentialbackup.
- 6. Alt=specifySynologybackuptype 8. Besides,clickthe Optionsbuttonfromthe lowerrightof the Backup tab andmanage the backuptask and image there. Forexample,youcan determine backupimage size, compress/comment/encrypt/verify abackupimage,excludecertaincontentfrombackup, etc.
- 7. Alt=manage Synologybackupoptions 9. Finally,whenall settingsare done, justclickthe Backup Nowbuttonin the bottomright corner tostart the backupprocess. Wait until the backupprocessfinishes. How to Restore Files from Synology NAS Relying on MiniTool ShadowMaker? If you lose the source filesafterSynologybackupWindows11to NAS,don’tworry!You can restore themwiththe remote backupimage withthe helpof the same backupapplication. 1. OpenMiniTool ShadowMakeron the targetcomputer. 2. Move to the Restore tab. 3. There,findthe SynologyNASbackuptaskandclickthe Restore buttonforthe task. 4. In the newwindow,all availableSynologybackupversionswillbe listed.Selectthe one you prefertorestore.
- 8. Alt=selectSynologyrestore version 5. Selectthe filesyouwanttorestore fromthe selectedbackupimage version.
- 9. Alt=choose Synologyrestore files 6. Specifywhere you’dlike torestore the files,boththe source filelocationandanotherplace are supported.
- 10. Alt=specifySynologyrestore targetlocation 7. Lastly,clickthe Commit buttonto start the restoration. The time it costsfor restoringdependsonthe size of filesitwill restore. Justtake yourpatience! Note:If yourWindows11 computeris corrupted and can’tstartup,you should installMiniTool ShadowMakeron anotherworking computerand restoretheSynology backupimageto that machine.If you wantto get thedataon thecrashed PC thatisn’tphysically damaged,just createa bootableversion of MiniToolShadowMakerinto a USB diskon theworking computer,connectthe bootableUSBto the crashed PC,and use MiniToolShadowMakerto backup theleft data outonto an externalstoragedevice like anotherUSBdrive. Map Synology Drive Windows 11 SynologyNASindows11is a kindof remote storage space,youhave to enteritsaddress,username, and passwordeachtime youneedtouse it. Fortunately,thereisaway to mountitas a local drive and take advantage of it justlike it’sanative harddrive! 1. OpenWindows11 File Explorer. 2. Clickon the See more (three dots) icononthe toolbar. 3. In the drop-downmenu,select Mapnetworkdrive.
- 11. Alt=map networkdrive 4. In the newpop, choose an available driveletterforthe Synologydrive andenteritsfolder location.If youwantto keepthe mappedSynologydrive foralongtime,youneedtomake sure Reconnect at sign-inoptionischecked.If not,youneedtoremap the Synologydrive each time youopenyourcomputer.
- 12. Alt=whatnetworkfolderwouldyoulike tomap 5. Click Finishandwaitfor the successof the mappingprocess. To learnmore detailsaboutmappingahard drive,please referto How to Map NetworkDrive Windows10/11 viaExternal Hard Drives? How to Do Synology Backup Windows 11 by Synology Drive Client? SynologyDrive Client isadesktopapplicationthatallows youtobackupdataand synchronize files on multiple clientPCstoa centralizedserver, SynologyDriveServer. Italsoenablesyoutobuild schedule backupsandmake versionsof these filesthatcanbe restoredordownloadedwhen necessary. How to Specify a Backup via Synology Drive Client? Before starting, if youhaven’thada SynologyDrive Client installedonyourcomputer,youneedto downloadone fromitsofficial website. 1. VisitSynologyDownloadCenter. 2. Clickon the Selectyour product type drop-downmenuandselect NAS. 3. Clickon the Selectyour SynologyProduct drop-downmenuandchoose yourSynologyNAS model. 4. Next,inthe default OperatingSystemtabunderthe searchresults,click the SelectDSM Versiondrop-downmenuandpickupyour DSMversion. 5. Then,switchto the Desktop Utilitiestab,find SynologyDrive Client,andclickthe Download button behindit. 6. In the popup,clickthe Download buttonforyour WindowsOS.
- 13. ALT=download SynologyDriveClient of differentsystem Afterdownloading the SynologyDrive Client,installitonthe target computer.Then,followthe belowstepstocreate a backupof filesusingthe installed SynologyDrive Client. 1. Open SynologyDrive Client andselectStartNow. 2. Connectthe SynologyNASrunning SynologyDrive Serverusingeitheritsdomainname, IP address (IPv6supported),orQuickConnectID.Also,youcanclickon the Search (magnifier) iconto search all SynologyNASonyour local area network (LAN). 3. Enter yourusername andpasswordandclick Next.
- 14. Alt=connecttoyour SynologyNAS 4. Whenit comesto choosingthe type of task,justselectthe second Backup Task and click Next. Alt=choose the type of taskin SynologyDrive Client 5. Customize yourbackupsource filesanddestination.There are defaultbackupsource files and targetplace,if youwouldlike toalterthem, justcheckthe filesyouwantto back upand uncheckthe items youdon’t.Clickthe Selectbuttonbehind the Backupdestinationto choose anotherremote NAS locationforsaving the backupimage.
- 15. Alt=selectbackupsource anddestinationinSynologyDrive Client 6. Make backuprules. To personalizethe backupdetailsof thisbackuptask,justclickthe Backup Rulesbuttonon the above screen.Inthe Backup Ruleswindow,youcan exclude certainfilesfrombackedupbymaximumfile size (MB),filename,orfile extension.Also,you can tick to back upfilesandfolderswith the prefix “.”and temporaryfiles/folders. Moreover, youcan enable the Keeplocallydeletedfilesonthe remote backup destination folderservice tomake sure the filesalreadybackeduptoSynologyNASwon’tbe removed evenif youdelete the source onthe local machine.
- 16. Alt=make backuprulesinSynologyDrive Client 7. Click Apply> Next. 8. Selectbackupmode. There are three backupmodesavailable. Continuousbackup:backupwhenfileschange. Manual backup:back up onlywhenIclick“Back up now”. Scheduledbackup:backupon specificdaysandtimes.
- 17. Alt=choose backupmode inSynologyDrive Client The firstcontinuousdatabackup ishighlyrecommendedforitassiststoavoidlosingdata.Yethere, we will take the scheduledbackupfor example foritismore complex to setup. 9. Specify the backupday,start time,frequency,aswell as the endtime forSynologybackup Windows11 schedule. Besides,there are twoextrautilitiesthatyoucanturn on. Shutdownautomaticallyafterrunningthe last backuptaskof the day Continue anyuncompletedbackuptaskswhenthe systemisinoperationagain
- 18. Alt=setbackupschedule 10. Next,previewyourbackuptaskand click Done to confirmand itwill startthe backup. Duringthe backup process,youcan view itsprogressbyclickingonthe SynologyDrive Client iconin the taskbar.Wait patientlyuntil itcompletes.If youhave setupthe shutdownservice above,you can justleave todo otherbusinesses. How to Download/Restore a Former Version of Synced Files from Synology Drive Server? Then,let’ssee astep-by-stepguideforrestoringordownloadingapreviousversionof anitemfrom itsbackup destination. 1. Launch SynologyDrive Client. 2. Go to the Backup Task tab and selectRestore.
- 19. Alt=restore backuptaskin SynologyDrive Client 3. Specifythe file(s)youwanttorecover.You are able to selecta particularversionof afile by choosinga specificdate andtime fromthe top Time menu. 4. Finally,clickthe Restore optionbelowthe time menu. Alt=restore aspecifictime versionof afile viaSynologyDrive Client
- 20. Similarly,youcandownloadaspecificversionof the file bysettingupthe time andclickingthe Download buttonnexttothe Restore button. MiniTool ShadowMaker vs Synology Drive Client Afterlearninghowtobackupand restore fileswithbothMiniToolShadowMakerandSynologyDrive Client,now,let’scompare these twoSynologybackupWindows11apps andsee the differences betweenthem withinatable! SynologyDrive Client MiniTool ShadowMaker Free of charge Yes Yes Backup source Files/folders Files/folders Partitions/volumes Systems Entire disks Backup destination SynologyNAS SynologyNAS OtherbrandsNASlike QNAP,Buffalo,WD, Seagate, FreeNAS,etc. Remote Sharedfolders Local hard disks Backup schedule Daily Weekly Monthly Daily Weekly Monthly On userlogon/off Backup type Full backup Incremental backup Full backup Incremental backup Differential backup Backup management No Yes File sync Yes Yes Additional features No Remote computer backup Bootable media creator Diskclone PXE boot … Accordingto the above comparison,itseemslikethatMiniTool ShadowMakerisabetterchoice than SynologyDrive Client,especiallywhenyouwanttoback upmultiple typesof dataonyour Windows 11 PC, manage backups,anddo otherdata protection-relatedtasks. SM-Trial Synology Active Backup Windows 11 Synology Active Backupisaconsolidated/centralized,license-freebackupsuite forPCs,servers, virtual machines(VMs), Hyper-V,Windowsendpoints,Microsoft365, MicrosoftG Suite,Google Workspace, as well as othersoftware asa service (SaaS). ItcentralizesbackuptaskstoSynologyNAS and allowsyoutomanage from one single console.Besides,reliableandquickrecovery isdelivered to keeprunningservices,VMs,andfilesinstantlyavailable.
- 21. Synology Active Backup for Business Windows 11 SynologyActive BackupforBusinesscentralizesbackuptasksforphysical andvirtual environments to keepyourdata and servicesalwaysavailable.Itbacksupyour businessinsteadof justyourdata by protectingall yourdigital assetsthroughunlimitedbackupsforWindows/Linux devices, VMware/Hyper-V,andfile servers. https://www.minitool.com/news/synology-ds119j-compatible-hard-drives.html Synology Backup Solutions Synology’score backupappsprotectmore devices,online services,andDSMprograms,andprovide newwaysto secure backuptasks. #1 Active Backup for Business A license-free backupforall PCs,servers,andvirtual machines.ItsupportsWindowsandLinux OSes, AES-256 encryption,aswell asinstantrestore migration. #2 Active Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace Active Backup can migrate existingtaskswiththe new taskrelinkingutilityandmaintaincopiesof your backupdata on anyotherSynologyNASwith the SnapshotReplicationfeature. Itprotectsfull MicrosoftGroups includinggroupcalendarsandmailboxes.Also,itrecoversentire Googleand Microsoft365 mailboxeswithasingle click. #3 Hyper Backup HyperBackup supportsbackingupmore DSM configurationsettingsand12 additional Synology software packages,protectingaltogether38 packages. https://www.minitool.com/news/synology-assistant.html Conclusion In additiontothe SynologybackupWindows11apps and services,there are still manytoolsthatcan helpyouback upWindows11 to SynologyNASlike the Microsoftofficial Windows11 File History, Windows11 Backup and Restore,andotherthird-partybackupprograms.