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WARNING:
Backing up using the Rsync protocol is for expert users only.
- If you select the Rsync over Remote SSH protocol, specify the relative or absolute path, for
example:
- <relative path>
- /<absolute path>
WARNING:
During backup using the Rsync over Remote SSH protocol, specifying
an absolute path might overwrite existing files at that destination.
Backing up using the Rsync over Remote SSH protocol is for expert
users only.
- Do not use a backslash (\) in paths.
If you configured a remote source, you can immediately test the connection by selecting
the Test Connection button.
Note
7. From the pair of buttons on the right side of the window, click the Local button to store the backup locally
(on the ReadyNAS, or connected USB drive, or connected eSATA drive), or click the Remote button.
The source and destination of the job cannot both be remote.Note
The window adjusts to show the appropriate set of parameters.
8. Do one of the following:
• If you clicked the Local button, click the Browse button and navigate to the destination folder.
• If you clicked the Remote button, enter the host name, select the backup protocol, the path, and if
required, the login ID and password.
Enter the folder path according to the following:
- If you select a Windows protocol, use a forward slash (/) to separate directories, for example,
enter the following:
/<share name>/<folder name>
- If you select the FTP protocol and you want to specify an absolute path, start with a forward
slash (/). A relative path cannot start with a forward slash. For example:
- <relative path>
- /<absolute path>
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