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synology_backup_agent_install.ps1

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synology_backup_agent_install.ps1

Installs the Synology Active Backup for Business Agent on Windows.

Overview

Installs the Synology Active Backup for Business Agent on Windows using winget. This agent enables centralized backup management from a Synology NAS.

Purpose

Installs the Synology Active Backup for Business Agent on Windows using winget. This agent enables centralized backup management from a Synology NAS.

Prerequisites

  • Windows 10 1809+ or Windows 11
  • Administrator privileges
  • winget (App Installer) installed
  • Synology NAS with Active Backup for Business package

Configuration

Required Inputs

  • $packageId : Winget package ID for Synology Active Backup Agent

Behavior

  1. Validates winget is available
  2. Installs Synology Active Backup for Business Agent silently
  3. Reports final status

Security Notes

  • No secrets in logs
  • Installs from official winget repository

Exit Codes

  • 0 = Success
  • 1 = Failure

Example Output

[ WINGET CHECK ]
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Checking for winget...
winget is available

[ INSTALLATION ]
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Installing Synology Active Backup for Business Agent...
Installation completed successfully

[ FINAL STATUS ]
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Result : SUCCESS
Connect to your Synology NAS to configure backup tasks

[ SCRIPT COMPLETED ]
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Version History

  • 2024-12-01 v1.0.0 - Initial release - migrated from SuperOps

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