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Enabling Rsync and Specifying Rsync Rights
Rsync is a fast and extraordinarily versatile file copying tool. It is famous for its delta-transfer
algorithm. This tool reduces the amount of data sent over the network by sending only the
differences between the source files and the existing files in the destination. Rsync is widely
used for backups and mirroring.
Unlike other protocols, Rsync uses an arbitrary user name and password that are used only
for Rsync access. To encrypt Rsync data transfers, run Rsync over SSH. Access to the share
through Rsync is identical regardless of the security mode. The user account you specify
does not need to exist on the ReadyNAS, or a domain controller.
You will see Rsync setting icons on the Share Listing screen if the Rsync service is enabled
on the ReadyNAS.
To enable the Rsync service:
1.
Select Services > Standard File Protocols.
2.
Select the default access rights.
3.
Assign a user name and password.
You need to specify this when doing an Rsync backup.
See
Remote Rsync Server. Backs up from a Rsync server. Rsync was originally available
for Linux and other UNIX-based operating systems, but is also popular under Windows
and Mac for its efficient use of incremental file transfers. This is the preferred backup
method between two ReadyNAS devices. For more information, see Enabling Rsync and
Specifying Rsync Rights on page 106.
ReadyNAS for Business RAIDiator 4.2.17
on page 94.
Backing Up Your Data
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