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Ask Slashdot: Network Backup Solution Out of the Box?

First time accepted submitter file terminator writes "I want to buy a network drive for home usage, and am looking for something that would allow for secure and encrypted remote backups over the Internet to a second network drive, preferably advanced enough that all drive content does not have to be transmitted every time. The solution may come as a pair of network drives, and two-way synching would actually be a plus. The drives would be behind respective NATs and setup must allow connecting to any target port. The solution should be readily available (no obscure/local brands/solutions) and not unreasonably expensive. Does anyone have any recommendations for a full out of the box solution?"

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  1. I use SpiderOak by Max+Romantschuk · · Score: 4, Informative

    I tried to roll my own for like forever, and eventually just gave up and went for SpiderOak:
    https://spideroak.com/

    It can be configured to do sync, backup, or something in between. Probably not exactly what you are looking for but perhaps worth a look none the less.

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    1. Re:I use SpiderOak by subreality · · Score: 4, Insightful

      How does this fail anything? You set up a SpiderOak sync between the local machine and the remote one. Files are synced, old versions are backed up in the cloud. It works through any firewall, it does deltas, proper crypto, it's reasonably priced, and it works out of the box. It's exactly what was asked for.

    2. Re:I use SpiderOak by froggymana · · Score: 4, Funny

      I really don't get why people still "Ask Slashdot".

      Have you considered Asking Slashdot about that?

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