In today’s data-driven world, businesses face constant threats from hardware failure, ransomware attacks, and human error. Ensuring your organization's data is backed up and easily recoverable is not just a precaution—it’s a necessity. Enter Synology Active Backup forr Business (ABB), a powerful, centralized backup solution designed to protect a wide range of IT environments with minimal cost and maximum efficiency
What Is Synology Active Backup for Business?
Active Backup for Business is a free add-on package available on Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices.
It consolidates backup tasks for physical and virtual environments,including Windows PCs, Windows servers, Linux servers,
virtual machines (via VMware and Hyper-V), and file servers , into one centralized interface
Whether you're a small business or managing enterprise infrastructure, ABB simplifies backup administration and ensures business continuity with fast recovery options.
Key Features
1. Agentless Backup
For VMware and Hyper-V environments, Active Backup uses agentless technology to perform backups without installing any software on the virtual machines. This reduces deployment complexity and system overhead.
2. Bare-Metal Recovery
ABB enables bare-metal recovery of entire systems. In case of a disaster, businesses can restore systems to the same or different hardware or even run them as virtual machines using Synology's Virtual Machine Manager (VMM).
3. Global Deduplication
One of ABB’s most efficient features is global deduplication. It identifies duplicate data across devices and platforms, significantly reducing storage usage. Only unique blocks
of data are saved, optimizing both backup performance and storage costs.
4. Flexible Scheduling and Retention
Backup tasks can be scheduled during off-peak hours and support multi-versioning to retain multiple recovery points. This allows businesses to restore files from specific points in time.
5. Quick Recovery Options
From individual file recovery to full system restoration, ABB provides flexible restore options:File-level recovery through a web portalFull-system restore via bootable USB recovery media Instant restore to Synology VMM
6. Centralized Dashboard and Reporting
The user-friendly web interface provides real-time monitoring, status reports, and notifications to IT admins, ensuring they are always aware of backup health and status.
Why Choose Synology Active Backup for Business?
- Cost-Effective: ABB is free with compatible Synology NAS models—no per-device or per-host licensing fees.
- Secure: Integrated with DSM's security features, including 2-factor authentication, encryption, and role-based permissions.
- Scalable: Suitable for environments ranging from a few endpoints to hundreds of devices and virtual machines.
- Reliable: Trusted by IT professionals worldwide for dependable, consistent backups and rapid recovery
Use Cases
- Small Businesses: Easy setup, minimal management overhead, and budget-friendly pricing make it ideal for SMBs.
- Enterprises: Centralized control, detailed reporting, and high-performance deduplication scale efficiently in large environments.
- IT Service Providers: Simplifies client backup management and supports multi-tenancy with account isolation using Synology's user groups and permissions.
