When browsing Synology’s website, the sheer range of available NAS devices can be overwhelming. Each NAS model seems tailored to a specific set of needs, but understanding the distinctions between them can be tricky. In this guide, we’ll break down Synology’s various NAS categories, their strengths, limitations, and what each device is best suited […]
Have you ever wondered what Docker and containers are and how they can revolutionize the way you deploy and manage applications? In this beginner’s guide to Docker, we will take you on a journey into the world of containerization. We will explain the concept of Docker, show you where to find popular container images, and […]
Installing Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS in DSM 7.1/7.2: A Step-by-Step Guide Plex Media Server is an excellent tool for managing and streaming your media collections. It can run on numerous platforms, including Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), the operating system for their Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. In this guide, we’ll explore the […]
Exciting news for tech enthusiasts! TerraMaster has just released the latest version of their operating system, TOS 5.1, packed with an array of new features and upgrades that will surely enhance your user experience. One of the most significant upgrades is the kernel update, which has been optimized to support EXT4/Btrfs/NTFs file systems and SMB3 […]
DS920+ vs DS923+. Which one is better for virtual machines? NAS is nothing more than a computer. The real question here is – do you need fewer and fast-performing VMs or slower, but more virtual machines? DS920+ Intel Celeron J4125 4-core 2.0 (base) / 2.7 (burst) GHz 8 GB DDR4 non-ECC 2666 MHz DS923+ AMD […]
I was interested in you recent article about the forth-coming DS1522+ and am considering this as an upgrade from my existing DS918+, however I have a question about the Ryzen CPU and the fact that this only has two cores. What is the impact on only have 2 cores when running Synology VMM? Does this […]
Can i connect mouse, keyboard and HDMI monitor to Virtual machine on Qnap NAS Yes, you can link your virtual machine to Qnap HD Station portal. This way you can control NAS apps or VM itself using connected peripherals. You can also use a NAS as NVR surveillance station using QVR Pro app and connected […]
Install Zappiti on Synology DSM7 via docker You will need Celeron based models such as ds220+/ DS218+ etc to run a docker. Step 1 – Shutdown and Uninstall Zappiti Server Open the Package Center. ● Go to Installed section. ● Select the package Zappiti Server. ● Click on Action. ● Select Uninstall. Step 2 – […]
Home Assistant Virtual Machine in Synology Thanks for your response. Very much appreciated and all the advice to date has been fantastic and really helped me on my NAS journey! By way of an update. My DS1621xs+ with 3x4Tb SSDs and 10Gb SFP+ is awesome, lightning fast:) I upgraded to the DSM v7 as it […]
Is it possible to run WindowS 11 as a virtual machine on a ds1621+ the reason I ask is that I see windows 11 check for a tpm chip. Before you choose a NAS, you need to make sure its CPU support VMs. In Synology range, those will be all plus series and XS series […]
NAS in Rack Looking for a Rackmounted NAS for my use of Video surveillance and Docker containers. I m currently running the following on my QNAP TS-453A (X86?) – Home assistant – Influxdb – Grafana – Node-red – MQTT Broker It seem to be a problem finding one using ARM or X86 processors. This creates […]
System requirement Firmware: QTS 4.1 or newer version Virtualization Station – System memory requirements [1]: >= 2GB Download Virtualization Station Product Inquiry Supported NAS models 2-Bay Models Memory module pre-installed Recommended number of simultaneously running VMs [2] (and maximum memory capacity) HS-251-2G 2GB x 1 1 (2GB) [3] TS-251/ TS-251-4G 1GB x 1 2GB x 2 2 (8GB) TS-253 […]
ES1686DC to replace out SAN Hi! I have watched several of your videos and really appreciate all that you do. We currently have a 3-host (with failover) ESXI 6.5 setup (with vsphere 6.5) with about 25 VMs running on it. Only a few of the VMs are high volume traffic of large case files of […]
Whats chaepest for 4 bay with Virtual Machine function? Asustor AS3102T V2 2 Desktop NAS RJ45 1GbE,SATA 7-pin Discrete with Power,USB3.1 gen1 Intel Celeron 1.6GHz Dual-Core 0 Link £193 Asustor AS6302T 2 Desktop NAS RJ45 1GbE,SATA 7-pin Discrete with Power,USB3.0 type A,USB3.0 type C Intel Celeron J3355 Dual-Core 2.0 GHz (burst up 2.5GHz) 1313 […]
How many VMs do you think that 873 can handle? My goal is to build a Windows 2016 or 2019 server and then in the server user Hyper V and build a WSUS server and a Deployment server for imaging and also have a few Win 10 VMs for testing the various server features. TVS-873e […]
I’ve been watching@robbieonthetube for a number of months and have learned a great deal but as I come down to finally pulling the trigger, is like some final guidance and/or reassurance. I’m looking to get into archiving my DVD/Blu-Ray collection. Additionally, this will become the primary target for all files. While in use I may […]
Moving from old to New NAS with virtualization RE: NAS and virtualization (see attached image) Goal: home-built NAS, with high-end CPU, running with multiple OS (Synology, FreeNAS, Linux, Windows etc). Are options outlined in attached image possible? If yes, which virtualization software is advised (VMware product, VirtualBox, or sth else)? Reason: Efficient utilization of HDD […]
I currently have a trusty old QNAP TS-410, which I’ve had since 2009. It’s run like a trooper for almost 10 years, but I think most will agree it’s now in desperate need of an upgrade, as I struggle to do what I want to do with it nowadays. My main use of my existing […]
Currently i’m thinking about Synology ds218+ and Qnap ts-251a and ts-251+. I would like to run plex media server, store backup files, be able to encrypt drives as well as be able to run some virtualization machines. I know that 251+ is older than 251a im interested how they both would perform in mentioned tasks […]
Hello I’m looking for a suggestion of a great NAS w/ future proofing. I currently have an (underwhelming) WD MyCloud EX4 I’m looking for PLEX transcoding, and ability to run common media center apps that are well supported on the platform either from the vendors App Store or via Docker so I can transition off […]