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KB ID: 1180

Product: WS5020 2016 Series | WSH5610DNS6 | WS5000N Series | WSH5610DNS2

Configuring MS Azure Backup on a Windows Storage Server NAS

Last Updated: 08/29/2025


Note: All links in this document are external to Buffalo and are subject to change.

1.  Ensure NAS is connected to internet

2.  Access Windows Server GUI on NAS by connecting to NAS with a Windows PC using Remote Desktop

3.  The following link will instruct you on:

                -  How to setup an Azure account for Windows Server backup

                -  How to install the Azure client onto the NAS

http://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/documentation/articles/backup-configure-vault/

4.  To schedule a backup, click the "Schedule Backup" link under "Actions" on the right side of the Azure window and follow the steps in the wizard.  

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831719.aspx

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5.  To manually run a backup click the "Backup Now" link under "Actions" on the right side of the Azure window and follow the steps in the wizard.
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6. To recover files and folders click the "Recover Data" under "Actions" on the right side of the Azure window and follow the steps in the wizard.
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https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831344.aspx

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