What backup options are available with Synology NAS?

Synology NAS offers several backup options to ensure data protection and recovery. The first is Synology's own Hyper Backup, providing flexible and incremental backups with versioning, deduplication, and cross-version deduplication for storage efficiency. Real-time syncing between NAS and other devices is possible with Synology's Cloud Station Backup. Another option is Active Backup for Business, allowing comprehensive backup of computers, servers, and virtual machines while supporting granular recovery options. For cloud backups, users can utilize Synology C2 Backup, a secure and off-site solution ensuring data redundancy and availability. Additionally, Synology NAS can serve as a backup target using industry-standard protocols such as Rsync, FTP, or backup to external hard drives via USB connections. Various third-party backup applications compatible with Synology NAS are also supported, broadening the backup options. These backup solutions empower users to customize their backup strategies, tailor them to their needs, and effortlessly safeguard their critical data.