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Frequently asked questions about Active Backup for Business

Active Backup for Business
Last updated:Dec 12, 2024

Frequently asked questions about Active Backup for Business

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General issues

  • Why can't I find Active Backup for Business in the Package Center on my Synology NAS?
  • How many devices can I back up concurrently with Active Backup for Business?
  • Can I exclude specific files and folders for PC/physical server/virtual machine backup tasks?
  • How can I free up space when Active Backup for Business is taking up used storage?
  • How do I back up Active Backup for Business data to another Synology NAS/Server/USB flash drive/cloud service?

PC/Mac & physical server backup issues

  • How do I back up only selected folders/files on PC using Active Backup for Business?
  • How do I recover a backed up PC/physical server on another device after the original protected device crashed?
  • Can I recover a backed up Windows server on virtual platforms or other physical servers?
  • How do I restore my entire Mac computer?

Application backup issues

  • Can I back up servers running database services, such as Microsoft SQL and Exchange server?
  • How do I back up Outlook email (.pst file)?

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