In most companies and web agencies, the IT environment is no longer monolithic. It is not unusual to see Linux servers, Windows workstations, macOS creative environments and network storage on NAS devices coexisting.

While our technical page lists all our compatibilities, this article looks at the challenges of centralized backup for these mixed environments.

1. The challenge of centralization (multi-OS)

Using multiple backup solutions depending on the operating system is a strategic mistake. It fragments your data and complicates monitoring.

The Kiwi Backup approach unifies protection:

  • Interoperability: Whether your data is on a Debian distribution or a Windows Server, there is a single management interface.

  • Standardized processes: You apply the same retention (90 days by default) and encryption policies, whatever the source OS.

2. The specific case of NAS devices (Synology and QNAP)

The NAS is often the heart of business storage, but it is also a prime target for ransomware.

  • Beyond RAID: Technically speaking, RAID (mirroring) is not a backup. If a file is deleted or encrypted on the NAS, it is deleted or encrypted on all the disks.

  • Native offsite backup: Kiwi Backup installs directly on NAS operating systems (DSM for Synology, QTS for QNAP), allowing data to be sent to the cloud without going through a third-party machine.

3. Convergence toward Cloud-to-Cloud (M365 & Google Workspace)

Compatibility no longer stops at physical hardware. With the explosion of SaaS, backup must become "Cloud to Cloud".

  • Shared responsibility: Microsoft and Google guarantee the availability of the infrastructure, but not the long-term preservation of files deleted by mistake or maliciously.

  • Unified protection: Including the backup of your emails and drives (OneDrive, Google Drive) in the same strategy as your physical servers has become essential for complete cyber resilience.

4. Scalability and "future-proofing"

A backup solution should be chosen for its ability to keep pace with the evolution of your tech stack.

  • Automatic updates: Our agents evolve to support the latest OS versions (such as Apple Silicon chips or the latest versions of Windows Server) without you having to reconfigure your backup tasks.

  • Openness through APIs: For very specific environments, our APIs let you integrate Kiwi backup into custom business workflows.

Conclusion: stop struggling with a heterogeneous IT environment

A good backup strategy should not be dictated by your hardware constraints. By choosing a multi-compatible solution, you regain control over your data, wherever it is.