This chapter provides considerations and requirements for protecting the data stored on Network Attached Storage (NAS). Once you have reviewed this information, add the NAS asset as described in Managing protected assets, then proceed to Backup Administration and Procedures to create up backup jobs.
Unitrends provides protection for data stored on NAS devices using the following protocols:
• | Common Internet File System (CIFS) |
• | Network File System (NFS) |
To protect this data, add the share to the backup appliance as a protected asset. Data is then backed up through the network connection, as if it were another internal directory or volume. Data is transferred more quickly than if you simply mount the share on another protected asset.
The following table describes features and limitations you should consider when planning your NAS protection strategy.
Feature |
Description |
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Backup |
The following apply to NAS backups:
If you want more granular control:
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Recovery |
The following apply to NAS recovery:
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Backup Copy |
Backup copy to an offsite target is supported. |