Synology Active Backup for SaaS backs up Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data to Synology NAS servers for recovery after data loss or service downtime. Microsoft 365 coverage includes OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online, and Teams. Google Workspace coverage includes Drive, Gmail, Contacts, and Calendar, with shared drives, labels, and attachments included. Microsoft 365 jobs can run continuously, manually, or on a schedule; continuous intervals adjust between one and ten minutes based on detected API request rates. Both services offer file versioning, and Google Workspace versions can be retained for a specified period or kept indefinitely. The Microsoft 365 Recovery Portal lets administrators and employees restore or export backed-up data, though self-service access depends on configuration. This is a free add-on for compatible Synology NAS devices, with account capacity limited by available storage. Microsoft 365 backup requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later. Deduplication requires an x64 NAS using Btrfs; neither service supports secondary backups. Google Workspace task setup requires Drive SDK API configuration and a service key.
Who it is for
This add-on suits organizations using Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace that have a compatible Synology NAS and want backup and restore capabilities. Administrators need to complete the stated Google Workspace setup before creating a backup task.
What is good
- Covers Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace services.
- Microsoft 365 backups can run continuously, manually, or on schedule.
- Both services provide file versioning.
- Microsoft 365 portal supports restoring or exporting backed-up data.
What to know first
- A compatible Synology NAS is required.
- Microsoft 365 backup requires DSM 6.1-15217 or later.
- Deduplication requires an x64 NAS using Btrfs.
- Secondary backups are not supported.
Verdict
Active Backup for SaaS provides broad coverage for the listed Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace data on Synology NAS. Check NAS compatibility, storage capacity, and the lack of secondary backup support before relying on it.
Synology Active Backup for SaaS plans and pricing
All plansCompared on note-taking apps
- Free plan
- Yes
