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How many virtual machines can I run on my Qnap NAS?

How many virtual machines can I run on my Qnap NAS?

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 […]

Best VM server for 4-8 virtual machines

Best VM server for 4-8 virtual machines

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

Moving from old to New NAS with virtualization

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 […]

NAS as Data storage for my Virtual machines – over ISCSI

NAS as Data storage for my Virtual machines – over ISCSI

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 […]

Plex + Virtualisation NAS with encryption

Plex + Virtualisation NAS with encryption

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 […]

NAS for Plex and Docker apps with upgrade/expansion option

NAS for Plex and Docker apps with upgrade/expansion option

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 […]

Synology NAS for Windows Server 2012 /2016 virtual machines

Synology NAS for Windows Server 2012 /2016 virtual machines

Our Windows Hyper-V host is aging and would like to replace it with a suitable VMM capable Synology NAS. I’m looking at the DS3018XS expanded to 32Gb. I need to run 1 x Windows Server 2016, 1 x Windows Server 2012 and possibly 2 more Windows 10 PC’s (VM’s). Am I crazy or is it […]

NAS for virtual machines under 1000 +multimedia

NAS for virtual machines under 1000 +multimedia

I am trying to Finalize a NAS for my self. Query: – What is Thunderbolt3 and its usage, is it specific to Apple only? – What is the purpose of an SSD Cache and is it needed for my requirements and can it be used as an expansion – What is a 10GbE connection and […]

Synology DS918+ NAS and Docker Compatibility

Best Synology NAS for the Docker Application I was wondering if you know if the DS918+ will be good enough to run docker-containers and running plex. I want to buy a NAS since I will start filming a lot and need to save a the files somewhere, and read that Synology can run docker as […]