Use this side by side guide to pick the right tool for each job and avoid gaps in protection.

See Synology NAS range

Explore models suited to home, creators, and small business in Australia.

Browse Synology

Talk to a specialist

Get sizing and compatibility advice for your workload.

Contact us

Quick summary

Hyper Backup protects data and app settings that live on the NAS. Active Backup for Business protects endpoints and servers from a central console.

Most deployments use both products so that the NAS itself is protected and client devices are covered too.

What each product does

Area Hyper Backup Active Backup for Business
Scope NAS data and app settings Endpoints, servers, and virtual machines
Agent No agent for NAS jobs Agent required on endpoints where applicable
Licensing Included on supported models Included on supported models
Scheduling Per task schedule on the NAS Central policies per device group
Restore File level, versioned, app aware on NAS Granular restore for files or images

Architecture and requirements

Hyper Backup runs on the NAS and pushes jobs to local or remote destinations. Active Backup uses a server role on the NAS to coordinate backups from clients and hypervisors.

  • Size the NAS for both backup jobs and primary workloads
  • Use separate volumes or shared folders for backup repositories
  • Reserve maintenance windows when network usage is low

What each protects

Align tools to data location and recovery objectives.

  • Hyper Backup covers shared folders, app data, and configuration on the NAS
  • Active Backup covers Windows, macOS, and supported hypervisors with central policy
  • Use snapshots and replication alongside backups for fast rollback

Destinations and restore options

Pick destinations that meet your offsite and recovery goals.

  • Hyper Backup to a second NAS, cloud provider, or external drive
  • Active Backup repository on the NAS with restore to original or alternate hardware
  • Keep at least one offsite copy as part of a 3-2-1 plan

Common deployment patterns

A few patterns work well for most small offices and studios.

  • NAS data protected by Hyper Backup nightly, with snapshots for hourly rollback
  • Endpoints protected by Active Backup with daily incrementals and weekly full checks
  • Offsite copy to cloud or a second NAS on a schedule that fits bandwidth

Decision checklist

Answer these questions to choose the right mix.

  • Where does the critical data live today
  • What is the acceptable recovery time for each workload
  • What offsite options are available within bandwidth limits
  • Who will maintain the backup policies and test restores

FAQs

Helpful clarifications when planning protection.

  • Can Hyper Backup protect laptops? Use Active Backup for endpoints instead
  • Do I still need snapshots? Yes for fast rollback and ransomware resilience
  • Can I back up to USB? Yes for Hyper Backup, useful for a portable copy

Need technical support or more detailed guidance? Please contact Synology via our Synology Support – Australia page. It includes ticket, Live Chat, warranty and downloads links.

© 2025 NAS Marketplace