MicroNet Technology MAXNAS R8 - Manual (Page 43)

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8.1 Creating a backup Task
To create a new nSync/rSync task click on the nSync menu and the “Add nSync Task”
window will appear.
The options in this menu are as follows:
Task Name This is the name your nSync/rSync task.
Target Server Type
This option refers to the type of nSync/rSync server you want to connect to:
• NAS: Select this option if you are connecting to another MaxNAS or nSync-
compatible network device.
• Legacy FTP Server: Use this option if you intend to back up to an FTP server.
• Native rSync Server: Select this option to use rSync.
nSync Mode
• Synchronize will compare source and destination files and only copy new files or
files that show signs of having been changed since the last backup.
• Incremental will perform a complete backup each and every time the backup is
performed.
Target IP Enter the IP of the server/system you intend to back up to.
Share Folder Select which Shared Folder you’d like to synchronize in this drop-down menu.
Username/Password Where necessary, enter a User Name or Password.
Test Connection
Click this button to test your connection.
Schedule
This sub-menu allows you to schedule a backup task. To use this feature, enable it,
set a time and select the interval. If you select weekly or Monthly a drop-down menu
will appear which allows you to select the day that the backup will be performed.
After inputting all of the information in this menu click Add to create the task.
3-Administering the MaxNAS R8