Part 4 - Hyper Backup Configuration and Local Seeding#
If you haven’t already, complete Part 3 - rsyncd Configuration before continuing. With rsyncd running on the LAN, this part covers configuring Hyper Backup and completing the initial seed over gigabit.
Create a New Backup Task#
Open Hyper Backup on your Synology NAS and create a new backup task. When prompted for backup type, select Folders and Packages.
On the next screen, select rsync as the destination type, then select Multiple versions.
Configure the rsync Destination#
Fill in the settings as follows:
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Server type | rsync-compatible server |
| Server name or IP | LAN IP of your rsyncd server |
| Transfer encryption | Disabled |
| Port | 873 |
| Username | The username from your secrets file |
| Password | The password from your secrets file |
| Backup module | Select your module from the dropdown |
| Directory | Leave as default |
A few notes on these settings:
Server name or IP — Enter the LAN IP of the rsyncd server. In Phase 2 this will change to the LAN IP of the proxy VM, but for now the NAS talks directly to the rsyncd server.
Transfer encryption — Disabled is fine. Traffic is staying on your LAN and will later be wrapped in Tailscale, which handles encryption for you.
Backup module — If rsyncd is configured correctly, your module name will appear in the dropdown. If it does not appear, go back and verify Part 3 before continuing.
Directory — Hyper Backup will automatically create a subdirectory inside the module to store its data. You do not need to create anything manually.
Remaining Wizard Steps#
The hard part is done. The rest of the wizard is straightforward. Configure these to fit your needs:
- Select the folders or volumes on your NAS to back up
- Select any applications to include
- Set a backup schedule
- Configure rotation settings
A couple of recommendations worth considering:
Encryption — Enable backup encryption with a password. If you ever need to restore from this backup, you will need this password. Store it somewhere safe and do not lose it.
Upload speed cap — Leave this off for the initial seed. You want the full LAN speed. You can add a cap later in Part 5 once the backup is running over the internet.
Run the Initial Seed#
When prompted, run the backup immediately. This is the seed. It will transfer the full contents of your selected folders to the rsyncd server over the LAN.
Let the backup run to completion. Depending on the size of your dataset, this may take anywhere from a few hours to a few days even over gigabit. Watch it complete at least one full backup before moving on.
Test a restore before relocating. A backup you have never restored from is a backup you cannot trust. Verify you can restore at least one file from Hyper Backup before physically moving the rsyncd server offsite.
What’s Next#
At this point you have a complete, verified backup sitting on the LAN. Part 5 covers the relocation: setting up the proxy VM, installing Tailscale on both ends, physically moving the rsyncd server to its offsite location, and updating Hyper Backup to route through the proxy.
The existing Hyper Backup task will be reused. Only the destination IP changes.