Introduction
Connecting to a NAS backup is simple and allows you to access your backup storage over the network using standard protocols like SAMBA/CIFS and FTP. The NAS can be accessed directly from your server or mounted as a local drive.
Prerequisites
- Server access (SSH or Remote Desktop)
- NAS IP address (provided during setup)
- Username and password for NAS access
- Network connectivity between server and NAS
Implementation
Connect via FTP
- Login to your server
- Use FTP to connect to the NAS using the provided IP address
Mount NAS on UNIX System
Assuming SAMBA is already installed, use the following command:
smbmount //ip address/username mountpoint -o username=username
Example:
smbmount //123.456.789/cXXXX /mnt/backup -o username=cXXXXX
- Enter your password when prompted
- The NAS will be mounted like a local disk at the specified mount point
Connect on Windows 2003 Server
- Open Windows Explorer
- Go to Tools → Map Network Drive
- Select a drive letter
- Enter path: \ip address\username
Example: \123.456.789\cXXXXX - Enable Reconnect at logon
- Click OK
- Enter username and password
- Select Remember password
- Click OK
Conclusion
Once connected or mounted, your NAS backup will behave like a local drive. You can easily copy, store, and manage backup files directly on the NAS storage.