02-11-2021, 03:14 PM
Yes, Qnap and Synology will easily back up your Windows server and even replace it if you want to. Built-in Active backup for business package will make sure you not only back up your data but also server system files. You can then recover quicker if there is a need for it.You can read more here https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/help/ActiveBackupBusinessAgent/activebackupbusinessagentand here https://www.synology.com/en-uk/dsm/feature/active_backup_business#pcAn app called Synology Drive is Dropbox's alternative, but I think it is even better. You or a group of you can sync the same folder.You can also you RSYNC function to replicate in real-time certain folders. So if disaster strikes you can use other NAS to access your data.https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/file_rsyncThere also a shared folder sync option https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/AdminCenter/application_backupserv_sharedfoldersyncIf you do replace your Windows server, Synology will have the very same functionality available if not more. You will be able to not only see versions of edited files, but also folders.Synology comes with an Active directory server package and no monthly costs. Here is a little more about thishttps://youtu.be/YQoXTlqzzDwIf you need to access it from home, you can connect to it via browser or VPN. You can set up user rights for each user. This will limit them of what they can or can not do.I hope this helps.