
It has been through many versions since that time, as the changelog below shows. Way back in January 2012 I decided to simplify it into a Synology package, since I had already created several others.
The instructions and notes on this page apply to both versions of the Synology package.ĬrashPlan is a Java application which can be difficult to install on a NAS. Cloud backup subscription typically billed by storage usage, also available from third parties.
Enterprise: CrashPlan PROe (black branding). Unlimited cloud backup subscription, $10 per device per month.
Small Business: CrashPlan PRO (blue branding). With this your NAS can become even more resilient, particularly against the threat of ransomware. See migration notes below to find out how to transfer to CrashPlan for Small Business on Synology at the special discounted rate.ĬrashPlan is a popular online backup solution which supports continuous syncing. I have a completely separate backup implementation for my computers and critical data which involves a Time Capsule, USB flash drives and a bank safety deposit box.UPDATE – CrashPlan For Home (green branding) was retired by Code 42 Software on. I think I have a way of seeding the initial upload from work, and any incremental uploads from home would be (relatively) small - maybe 30GB a month, easily doable. IIRC Comcast hasn't started enforcing data caps in my region (yet), but with my usage pattern, a 5.5TB upload all of a sudden would likely raise their suspicions. My home Internet connection is Comcast, with the 50/10 plan (through my actual speeds are closer to 65/15). I want to back it up because I have a lot of work into that media - a lot of it is Blu-ray rips (from my own collection) that I've converted to mp4 for use in iTunes. There is not one scrap of sensitive data on the NAS, which is why cloud backup is appealing to me. With the exception of about 100GB for my software installer folder (ISOs of OS's, applications, etc.), it's entirely media content.
The NAS has 4x3TB drives in it set for SHR, with a total of maybe 5.5TB of content so far.