> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.plenit.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.plenit.com/docs-en/productos/object-storage/how-to/how-to-restore-an-object-storage-backup-to-qnap.md). # How to Restore a Backup from Object Storage to QNAP If you store your backups in Object Storage, you can restore them to a QNAP chassis with **HBS 3 (Hybrid Backup Sync)**. The entire process is done from HBS 3 on the QNAP itself; Plenit acts only as the data source. This guide walks through the recovery from start to finish. > #### 👍 What you get > > A backup stored in Object Storage restored to the QNAP path you choose, with HBS 3. ### Before you begin * Have an **Object Storage** with the backup you are going to restore. If you need to create it, start from [Object Storage Quick Start.](/docs-en/productos/object-storage/quickstart.md) * Have the **QNAP** device up and running, with Internet access and administrator permissions. * Have Plenit configured as the destination in HBS 3 (you can get the S3 access keys from your Object Storage subscription). > #### 📘 About the model and version > > This procedure was carried out with a QNAP TS-x73A and is valid for both **QTS** and **QuTS hero**. Depending on the model and version, some menus may vary slightly. ### Step 1. Open HBS 3 and start the restoration Open **HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync** from the QNAP desktop. Go to **Backup and Restore**, expand the selector and choose **Restore**. {/\* 📸 CAPTURE 1 · HBS 3 · Backup and Restore › Restore \*/} ![Starting the restoration in HBS 3](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-qnap-01.png) ### Step 2. Choose Plenit, the source space and bucket In **Create a restore job**, select **Plenit** as the source and choose the **storage space** you are going to recover from. Then open **Bucket name**, select the bucket that contains the backup and click **Select**. {/\* 📸 CAPTURE 2 · Create a restore job · Plenit as source and bucket selection \*/} ![Plenit and source bucket selection](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-qnap-02.png) ### Step 3. Select the backup and the content to recover Assign a **name** to the task (and a description if it helps you identify it). If you want to exclude files deleted in the latest backup versions, check **Skip deleted data**. In the list of available backups, choose the one you want to restore. In the right-hand panel, decide whether to recover the entire structure, a specific folder, or a file, and click **Ok**. {/\* 📸 CAPTURE 3 · backup and content selection (all / folder / file) \*/} ![Backup and content selection to recover](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-qnap-03.png) ### Step 4. Choose the destination path on the QNAP Open the **destination path** selector and choose the folder where the restored data will be saved. If needed, create a new folder. Check that the source and destination paths are correct and click **Next**. {/\* 📸 CAPTURE 4 · destination folder selector on the QNAP \*/} ![Destination path selection on the QNAP](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-qnap-04.png) > #### 🚧 Be careful when restoring over an existing path > > If you restore over a folder that already has content, first review what is there so you do not mix old files with the restored ones. If you can, restore to a new folder and move the data afterward. ### Step 5. Decide when it runs For a one-time recovery, select **Restore Now** and click **Next**. Scheduling options are available, but in a manual restore they usually do not add value. ### Step 6. Adjust the transfer rules In **Rules** you can enable: * **Use rate limits**: limit the transfer speed so the connection is not saturated. Useful if the restoration shares connectivity with other critical services. * **Integrate with QuWAN**: let QuWAN manage the traffic. * **Replicate ACL and extended attributes**: replicate permissions and attributes from the source to the destination. Click **Next**. > #### 🚧 Replicate ACL and extended attributes changes permissions > > This option can modify the permissions and attributes on the destination to match the source. Enable it only if you need to preserve that exact behavior; otherwise, leave it unchecked so the permissions on the destination folder are not altered. ### Step 7. Review the summary and launch the recovery Check the summary window. From there, click **Back** if you want to change something or **Restore** to launch the recovery. During execution, HBS 3 shows progress. {/\* 📸 CAPTURE 5 · task summary · Restore button \*/} ![Recovery summary before launching it](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-qnap-05.png) > #### 📘 If startup seems slow > > It is normal for the task to take a while to start moving data: HBS 3 first validates the connection to the source and prepares the transfer before copying. Do not interpret this as a failure. ### Step 8. Validate the result When it finishes, HBS 3 shows a message that the recovery has completed. To review this task or run it again later, go to **Jobs**, locate the job and use its options: rerun the task, view its information (files copied, times), or edit it to adapt it to another need. {/\* 📸 CAPTURE 6 · Jobs · completed recovery task \*/} ![Recovery task in Jobs](https://REEMPLAZA-URL/almacenamiento-objetos-qnap-06.png) > #### 👍 How to tell it went well > > HBS 3 shows the success message, the restored files appear in the chosen destination path, and the task is listed in **Jobs** with the expected result. ### Conclusion Restoring to a QNAP from Object Storage is a guided process within HBS 3: you choose Plenit and the source bucket, the backup and the content, the destination path, and launch it. The two points where you should be careful are restoring over folders with content and the ACL replication option, because both can change what is already in the destination. With that under control, the process is straightforward and is recorded in Jobs in case you need to repeat it. ### Next steps * Review how the service and buckets work in [Object Storage Concepts.](/docs-en/productos/object-storage/concepts/what-it-is.md) * Check the S3 connection details for your subscription in [S3 Access and Compatibility.](/docs-en/productos/file-storage/concepts/access-and-sharing.md) * Review the organization of your buckets in [Structure and Buckets.](/docs-en/productos/file-storage/concepts/folder-structure.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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