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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 […]