Backup Synology with Cloud Sync on Swiss Backup (Swift)

This guide details how to backup a Synology NAS using the Cloud Sync application via the OpenStack Swift protocol on Swiss Backup, the independent Swiss cloud backup solution.

Introduction

• It is recommended to use Hyper Backup instead: read this guide

Configuring Cloud Sync

Prerequisites

• Own a Swiss Backup space from Infomaniak with an available device quota (minimum 1) for Cloud Backup
• Add 1 Cloud device to get the OpenStack Swift settings

To set up a new backup:

1. Log in to the administration interface of your Synology NAS (DSM)
2. If necessary, install the Cloud Sync application from the Package Center
3. Open the Cloud Sync application
4. If necessary, click on + to add a new Cloud provider
5. Choose OpenStack Swift from the provider list:
   
6. Fill in the fields with your device-specific information (read this guide - click here) and modify the dropdown menus as shown below:
   
    
7. Fill in the fields with your device-specific information (read this guide - click here) and modify the dropdown menus as shown below:
   
    
   1. Choose Location (default choice offered)
   2. Choose Container Name (this is the domain name in your device information)
        
8. Task configuration: enter...
    
   1. Connection name (e.g., OpenStack Swift)
   2. Local path (content to backup)
   3. Remote path (folder where your files will be backed up)
   4. Sync direction (transfer only local changes recommended for backup)