Combining NAS and cloud storage is a great backup and storage solution for both business and personal use, providing a layer of protection in the event of hardware failures, accidental deletions, natural disasters, or ransomware attacks. Lastly, I’d also like to mention that I work remotely and collaborate with people as part of my regular work, but today we’re going to talk about how I back up my files using a hybrid cloud storage setup that combines Synology NAS and Backblaze B2. That strategy recommends that you have three copies of data stored in two different locations with one copy off-site.Īdditionally, I use my NAS setup to off-load the (stunning!) photos and videos from my wife’s and my iPhones to free up space and protect them safely in the cloud. I also create demos, test use cases, and develop marketing materials and back them up on my NAS and in the cloud to achieve the requirements of a 3-2-1 backup strategy. I use a single-bay NAS device to understand its features and performance. My work at Backblaze involves guiding customers through all things NAS and cloud storage. Knowing that will give you a better understanding of what I’m trying to accomplish with NAS. In this post, I will walk you through how I use a Synology Single-Bay NAS device and Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.īefore I share my NAS setup, let’s take a look at some of the reasons why I needed a NAS device to begin with. We’ll aim to present actionable setup tips and explain what each of our data storage needs are so that you can create your own NAS setup strategy.

This blog is the first in a two part series that will focus on home NAS setups, exploring how two Backblazers set up their NAS devices and connected them to the cloud. While NAS devices provide local data protection, a hybrid setup with cloud storage offers off-site protection by storing files on geographically remote servers. NAS can function as extended hard disks, virtual file cabinets, or centralized storage systems depending on individual needs. You can think of a NAS device as a powerful computer that doesn’t have a display or keyboard. Network attached storage (NAS) devices offer centralized data storage solutions, enabling users to easily protect and access their data locally.

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