Using Auto Block On Synology NAS
Using Auto Block is an essential cornerstone of hardening your Synology NAS. It is an effective way to protect against brute-force login attacks. (8 minutes)
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Tutorial
You know that some tasks are not that simple. There are too many variables in the equation. A broad overview with in-depth information, a detailed configuration, and possible sidesteps would help. Each tutorial post is your source for getting the job done. Tutorials are often linked to brief datasheets and how-to posts.
Installing Virtual DSM On Synology NAS
Installing virtual DSM on Synology NAS is simple and outlined in the steps below. DSM in a virtual machine is useful for testing new services, upgrades, or hosting services you prefer to separate from the main machine. (8 minutes)
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Using Virtual Machine Manager On Synology
Virtualization is a technique in which you run a computer system in a virtual machine. The virtualization software emulates the underlying hardware for the virtual machine. (20 minutes)
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Using Configuration Backup With Synology NAS
The NAS configuration is invisible but contains invaluable data for your system-level configuration. For the continuity of the NAS service, it is vital that you periodically create a backup after configuration changes: the configuration backup. (6 minutes)
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Using Home Folders On Synology NAS
What is the difference between a shared folder and a user’s home folder? When do you need home folders, and how do you set them up? This and more you find covered in this post on home folders. (5 minutes)
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Using USB Copy On Synology NAS
Using USB Copy on Synology NAS makes copying tasks between USB drive and NAS quicker and easier. Define tasks and link them to a USB drive. After connecting the drive, copying can start automatically. (17 minutes)
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Using USB Disk With Synology NAS
You can connect a USB disk, including SD card drives, to your NAS and use it for different purposes. For example, you can transfer files to or from your NAS. Or you can use it as a storage location for NAS backups. (7 minutes)
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Configuring UPS In Synology NAS
A NAS is very prone to fluctuations in AC power. Data loss, corruption, lost RAID configuration, and damage to hardware are potential causes of power fluctuations or interruption. A UPS is the solution to this problem. (10 minutes)
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Using Security Advisor On Synology NAS
Every conscious NAS administrator takes security seriously. However, it is often difficult for the less experienced administrator to know where to start. Synology understands the challenge and came to the rescue with the Security Advisor. (7 minutes)
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Understanding Synology NAS Updates
Your NAS is a computer. Computers run the software. The software receives updates. That is the basic rule. There are two kinds of updates on a Synology NAS and roughly two ways to deal with it. (9 minutes)
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