I'm looking for advice on setting up a backup solution using a Synology server. I'm curious if Synology provides built-in software for backing up Microsoft products, such as SharePoint and Azure VMs. Additionally, can it back up local Windows file servers? Since we need a rack-mounted option, I'm also wondering what kind of hard drives are recommended—should we go with SSDs? We'll need at least 16TB of storage after accounting for RAID.
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Backing up data from Azure can get pricey due to egress fees, so think twice before pulling everything down. It might be worth exploring Microsoft's backup solutions or using a hosted service instead.
You should definitely consult with your VAR (Value Added Reseller) for more specifics on your setup. Just a word of caution: don't use Synology as your main production storage; it's better suited for backup purposes.
Thanks for the heads-up! I’ll have to check into those options.