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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 […]

How to create a VMware NFS datastore on WSS Windows NAS server

How to create a VMware NFS datastore on WSS Windows NAS server

How to create a VMware NFS datastore on WSS Windows NAS server Add the “Server for NFS” Role Open the Server Manager and go to Configure this local server, then Add Roles and Features. Select Next until you reach Server Roles. Under File and Storage Services / File and iSCSI Services, select Server for NFS. Select Next to install Server for NFS. Create a […]

Windows Storage Server NAS – How to Add Users to a Group

Windows Storage Server NAS – How to Add Users to a Group

Business Storage Windows Server NAS – How to Add Users to a Group With a large number of users, sometimes it can be helpful to add users to groups and assign permissions to those groups rather than, or in addition to, individual users. Windows Server 2012 includes numerous default groups to which you can add […]

Fast Apple MAC, ios & Windows backup NAS +lacie drive

Fast Apple MAC, ios & Windows backup NAS +lacie drive

I have 3 Apple mobile devices and a mac pro. Need a wireless solution to read/write into a storage as a backup. Quick to backup without having to connect my devices to MAC or PC. I already have a Lacie 3TB external hard disk (TB & USB3) which I would like to use wireless. Currently […]

Mac and Windows affordable Plex NAS +surveillance

Mac and Windows affordable Plex NAS +surveillance

I’m looking to buy my first NAS and upgrade my current “home server” (which is two 500GB USB HDDs plugged in my router, USB 2.0 speeds). I read a few articles online and I think you could help me figure things out! Here’s a recap of what I’m looking for: – For 2-3 frequent users […]