Synology Active Backup for Business Agent
Synology Active Backup for Business Agent is a client-side backup utility that enables macOS users to back up their computers to a Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) device. It supports both image-based backups of entire systems and file-level backups of individual files and folders. The agent provides incremental backup capabilities to reduce storage requirements, synthetic full backups for efficient restore points, scheduled backup jobs, granular recovery options, and AES-256 encryption for data security. It is part of Synology's broader backup ecosystem and is commonly deployed in small to medium business environments and IT departments managing diverse backup needs.
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1 suggestionThe search results available show that Synology Active Backup for Business Agent version 3.0.4638 was released in July 2025 and runs on macOS, but contain no information about the architecture of the macOS build — whether it is native Apple Silicon, Universal Binary, or Intel-only. Given that this is a business utility that Synology actively maintains, contact Synology support directly or visit their product page to confirm whether the latest macOS build is native to Apple Silicon. If the current macOS agent remains Intel-only, ask Synology for their timeline for a native build, as Apple will remove Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), after which an Intel-only agent will no longer launch. In the meantime, ensure your Synology NAS itself is running the latest firmware — that is where the backup data is stored and managed — and check whether Synology offers any interim guidance for macOS users during the Rosetta 2 transition.
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