Configuring Time Machine

  1. Open HBS 3.
  2. Go to Services > Time Machine.
  3. Optional: Select Shared Time Machine account.
    Note:

    This option allows the use of a shared account when making Time Machine backups from a Mac to the NAS.

    Setting

    Description

    Display name

    The name displayed in the Backups screen.

    This setting cannot be changed.

    Username

    The shared username used to access the server.

    This setting cannot be changed.

    Password

    Specifies the password used to access the Time Machine backup data.

    Volume

    Specifies the volume where Time Machine backups are stored.

    Capacity

    Specifies the maximum storage capacity for Time Machine backups.

    • Unlimited: No limit is set.

    • Maximum: Specifies a maximum limit.
  4. Optional: Select Local NAS accounts.
    Note:

    This option allows the use of local NAS accounts when creating Time Machine backups from a Mac to the NAS. For more information, go here.

  5. Click Apply.

HBS 3 saves the Time Machine configuration.

Parent topic: Time Machine