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====== AhsayOBM for Synology NAS ======


For Synology NAS devices, we have dedicated AhsayOBM agents for directly installation on the NAS devices to backup files with the NAS. The special backup agent provides a comprehensive backup solution for backing up file(s) and folder(s) on Synology NAS machine to a wide variety of backup destinations (major cloud storage service providers, FTP/SFTP, local drive, etc.) of your choice.

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===== System Architecture =====
Below is the system architecture diagram illustrating the major elements involved in the backup process among the backup machine, AhsayOBM on Synology and AhsayCBS.

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===== Requirements =====

==== Hardware Requirements ==== 
For the list of Synology NAS models, DiskStation Manager (DSM) version and hardware requirement, refer to: [[[[public:version_9:start_here:9001_ahsay_hardware_compatibility_list_synology_nas|Ahsay Hardware Requirement List for AhsayOBM on Synology NAS]]

==== Software Requirements ====
For the list of compatible operating systems, refer to: [[public:version_9:start_here:9005_ahsay_software_compatibility_list_scl_for_version_9.1_or_above|Ahsay Software Compatibility List (SCL)]]

For the list of compatible operating system for OpenDirect and Granular Restore, refer to: [[public:version_9:start_here:9006_ahsay_scl_for_granular_and_opendirect_restore_v9|Ahsay Software Compatibility List (SCL) for Granular and OpenDirect Restore]]

====  AhsayOBM Installation ==== 
The latest version of AhsayOBM must be installed on the Synology NAS. 

==== NAS-Synology Add-on Module ==== 
The NAS-Synology add-on module is enabled in your AhsayOBM user account to cover the backup of your Synology NAS devices. The NAS-Synology add-on module supports the backup of an unlimited number of devices per AhsayOBM user account. 

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==== Java Requirement ==== 
In v9 the Oracle Java JDK files are already included and deployed as part of the AhsayOBM installation.

==== Memory Requirement ==== 
The default Java heap size of AhsayOBM installation on Synology NAS is 256 MB. It is recommended that 1 GB RAM or more is installed for stability and better backup / restore performance.

==== Synology NAS User Account Permission ==== 
The Synology NAS user account used for the AhsayOBM installation and application must be a member of “administrators” user group.

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==== Synology NAS Trust Level ==== 
In the General tab, modify the Trust Level setting by choosing Any publisher.

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===== Download AhsayOBM from AhsayCBS Web Console onto Synology NAS =====

==== Step 1 ===
In a web browser, click the blue icon on the top right corner to open the download page for the AhsayOBM installation package file from your backup service provider’s website. \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_06.png?640}}

==== Step 2 ===
In the Synology section under the AhsayOBM tab of the download page, download the AhsayOBM SPK online installer of the DSM version you are using.  \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_08.png}}


===== Installation =====

==== Step 1 ===
Sign into DiskStation Manager (DSM) with the admin account. In a web browser, enter the Synology NAS device IP address, followed by :5000 \\ 
[[https://nas_hostname:5000]]
<WRAP info>
Refer to the following Synology article for information on how to sign into DSM: \\ [[https://www.synology.com/en-us/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/MainMenu/get_started]]
</WRAP>

==== Step 2 ===
To install AhsayOBM on Synology NAS, click the Package Center icon from the desktop. \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_09.png?150}}
 
==== Step 3 ===
When the Package Center window appears, select Manual Install.  \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_10.png?640}}
 
==== Step 4 ===
When the Manual Install window appears, click Browse to select the AhsayOBM SPK file which you have downloaded (e.g. obm-synology-443-backup service provider IP address-https-0O.spk). Then, click Next to proceed.   \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_11.png?640}}
 
==== Step 5 ===
Click Agree in the confirmation message to proceed. \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_11a.png?640}}

==== Step 6 ===
After reading the License Agreement carefully, tick the checkbox next to I accept the terms of the license agreement. Then, click Next to proceed.  \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_12.png?640}}
 
==== Step 7 ===
Copy and paste the URL information for installing on Synology shown in the download page. Then, click Next to proceed.  \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_13.png}}  \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_14.png?640}}
 
==== Step 8 ===
Review the information on screen. Then, click Done to start the installation of AhsayOBM.    \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_15.png?640}}

==== Step 9 ===
Upon successful installation, Ahsay Online Backup Manager will be listed in the Installed packages.  \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_16.png?640}}
 
==== Step 10 ===
Click the Main Menu icon on the top left corner of your desktop.   \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_17.png}}
 
==== Step 11 ===
You can click the AhsayOBM icon to launch the application.   \\ {{public:ahsay_wiki_software_synology_requirement_18.png}}
 
==== Step 12 ===
Revert the Trust Level to the previous setting in Package Center afterward.  

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===== AhsayOBM Scheduler Service Check =====
This option is used to kick automated or scheduled backup jobs. To start, login to Synology NAS device using ssh client, i.e. putty.

Go to the **/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin** directory.

To check if the AhsayOBM scheduler service is running, use the **ps** command.

<WRAP prewrap>
<code>
login as: admin
admin@10.3.0.116's password:
admin@dev-ds215j:~$ cd /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin
admin@dev-ds215j:/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin$ ps -ef|grep java
root 15083 1 0 May14 ? 00:03:05 /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/jvm/bin/java -Xrs -Xms64m -Xmx373m -Dsun.nio.PageAlignDirectMemory=true -Djava.library.path=. -cp .:./cb.jar WuiService /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/.obm --port=32168
admin 16343 15411 0 08:56 pts/3 00:00:00 grep --color=auto java
admin 20925 1 1 May14 ? 00:11:46 /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/jvm/bin/java -Xms64m -Xmx256m -Dsun.nio.PageAlignDirectMemory=true -Djava.library.path=. -cp .:./cbs.jar cbs /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm
</code>
</WRAP>
Scheduler service is running as shown above (starting from "admin 20925...").

==== Stop the Scheduler Service Manually ====
To manually stop the scheduler service, use the **touch /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/ipc/Scheduler/stop** script.
Use the **ps** command again.
<WRAP prewrap>
<code>
admin@dev-ds215j:/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin$ touch /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/ipc/Scheduler/stop
admin@dev-ds215j:/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin$ ps -ef|grep java
root 15083 1 0 May14 ? 00:03:05 /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/jvm/bin/java -Xrs -Xms64m -Xmx373m -Dsun.nio.PageAlignDirectMemory=true -Djava.library.path=. -cp .:./cb.jar WuiService /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/.obm --port=32168
admin 16479 15411 0 08:58 pts/3 00:00:00 grep --color=auto java
</code>
</WRAP>

==== Start the Scheduler Service Manually ====
To manually start the scheduler service, use **/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/bin/Scheduler.sh** script and use the **ps** command.
<WRAP prewrap>
<code>
admin@dev-ds215j:/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin$ /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin/Scheduler.sh
admin@dev-ds215j:/volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/bin$ ps -ef|grep java
root 15083 1 0 May14 ? 00:03:05 /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/jvm/bin/java -Xrs -Xms64m -Xmx373m -Dsun.nio.PageAlignDirectMemory=true -Djava.library.path=. -cp .:./cb.jar WuiService /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/.obm --port=32168
admin 16583 1 8 08:58 pts/3 00:00:16 /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm/jvm/bin/java -Xms64m -Xmx256m -Dsun.nio.PageAlignDirectMemory=true -Djava.library.path=. -cp .:./cbs.jar cbs /volume1/@appstore/AhsayOBM/obm
admin 16962 15411 0 09:02 pts/3 00:00:00 grep --color=auto java
</code>
</WRAP>
Scheduler service is running.

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===== Demo =====
See how to restore backed up files to Synology NAS:

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===== Documentation =====

  * [[https://www.ahsay.com/download/download_document_v8_obm-quickstart-synology.jsp|Quick Start Guide of AhsayOBM for Synology]]

===== FAQs =====

  * [[public:5047_faq_about_ahsayobm_installation_on_synology_nas_devices|Frequently Asked Questions about AhsayOBM installation on Synology NAS devices]]
  * [[public:5051_faq:how_to_install_and_configure_ahsayobm_on_a_synology_nas_device|How to install and configure AhsayOBM on a Synology NAS device?]]
  * [[public:5052_faq:how_to_restore_data_with_ahsayobm_installation_on_synology_nas_device|How to restore data with AhsayOBM installation on Synology NAS device?]]
===== Issues =====

  * [[public:5242_issue:invalid_license_error_is_shown_when_logging_into_ahsayobm_on_a_synology_nas_device|“Invalid license” error is shown when logging into AhsayOBM on a Synology NAS device]]
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