Overview of Free Network Backup Tool - AOMEI Backupper

The best network backup software for free, AOMEI Backupper, offers you four backup types: System/Disk/Partition/File Backup. You can use it to backup the operating system, disks, partitions, or selected files as per your need. Besides, AOMEI Backupper as NAS backup solution, allows you to backup to a network location or NAS device, which can not only help to save disk space but also protect the backup image files from computer crashes or hard drive errors.

What’s more, if there are shared files on the network drive and you want to backup network drive files, AOMEI Backupper can also do you a favor.

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How to Backup to Share/NAS with Network Backup Software Easily?

No matter whether you want to backup to NAS or another computer over network, AOMEI Backupper can help you make it. Follow the steps below:

Step 1. Click Backup on the left pane and select a backup type. Take system backup as an example.

Step 2. System related partitions are selected by default. Click the inverted triangle at the second column and choose Select a network location.

Step 3. In the Network Location Management window, click Add Network Location, type in the network path and click OK. Type username and password if it prompts.

Step 4. Choose a folder on the network location to store the backup image and click OK.

Step 5. Click Start Backup to backup to network drive.

Tips:
  • AOMEI Backupper only allows you to backup your computer to NAS or another computer that is in the same network segment. To backup to another computer, you need to create a folder on that computer and set it as “Share”.

Other Features of AOMEI Backupper

Besides network backup function, there are multiple functions in AOMEI Backupper. You can use it to backup, restore, clone and sync data. To learn more, please go to the Overview page.

System Requirements

Edition OS Supported

Standard or Professional Edition

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11

Advanced Edition

Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 (including R2), SBS 2003, 2008, 2011

Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
Tips:
  • There are multiple editions of AOMEI Backupper: Standard (Freeware), Professional, Workstation, Server, Technician and Technician Plus. Different editions are designed for different purposes. Both individual users and enterprise users can find the appropriate edition.

Users’ Concerns about Network Backup Software

Can data and files be restored to unsimilar hardwares?
Yes. You can use “Restore” function in AOMEI Backupper to restore data in other computer. Whether it is a system backup image or file backup image, you can restore it easily.
Why can’t I connect to internet after restoring system to unsimilar hardwares?
Due to the fact that hardware is different, after you restore to other system, some drivers can’t run normally. It requires you to install network driver, or other drivers.
How to let data backup automatically to server?
While you backup data with AOMEI Backupper, you can choose “Schedule Backup” option to set backup tasks to run automatically on the fixed time or intervals. For more detailed information, please visit here.
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