REPLIKATOR download the new version for mac: A Guide to Backing Up Your Mac

Backing up your Mac is an essential step in ensuring its data safety and security. In this article, we will discuss how to use REPLIKATOR to backup your Mac using a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) device.

Firstly, it's crucial to note that you need to have caffeinate working on your Mac for this application to function correctly. Additionally, ensure that the permissions are set up correctly on your NAS for SMB sharing.

To begin with, create an APFS share on your Qnap NAS (refer to the Qnap guide for more information). Next, create a user and password specifically for backups, granting access only to the relevant volume. This step assumes you have a Mac that can mount NAS volumes; if not, consider setting up a Windows VM or hackintosh VM.

For those with a Mac, REPLIKATOR offers an alternative backup method via macOS's Time Machine feature. However, backing up iOS devices without using MacOS is more challenging.

If you're running Sierra or earlier versions of macOS, your Mac will use HFS instead of APFS, making the process slightly simpler for the Mac side, but still problematic for iOS. On the other hand, if you have a recent macOS version like Catalina, there's a good chance this setup will work without any issues.

This guide focuses on Catalina MacOS and recent iOS firmware versions. As seen in various online posts claiming 'this is not possible,' I'm sharing my experience with a Catalina MacOS and a few iOS devices to help others achieve successful backups using REPLIKATOR.

Before proceeding, be warned that you may encounter minor PTSD symptoms during the backup process. With these steps in mind, let's dive into setting up your REPLIKATOR for Mac backup.