When you use your NAS as a file server, you create shared folders as the main entry point for users to access the data on the NAS. In addition, a shared folder has many properties to consider. (14 minutes)
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Events that a system logs are essential for monitoring and troubleshooting. Each Synology NAS logs system-related events in the Log Center. Next, you learn to configure log size, search and archive logs, log sending and receiving, and set up notifications. (14 minutes)
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Synchronization means that when the source changes, the destination changes accordingly. That includes deleting files. Shared Folder Sync does just that and this post learns you how to set this up. (18 minutes)
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Exploring RAID types in Synology NAS helps you determine the best configuration for your task. Your Synology NAS offers a wide range of options, which can be confusing. What you select today can affect your options in the future. (9 minutes)
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In this post, I cover different options for restoring Hyper Backup. I encourage you to review them before you really need it. It is best practice to test your backup regularly. After all, a backup is only as good as its restoring ability. (7 minutes)
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Most Synology NAS users’ primary backup choice is Hyper Backup, so understanding Hyper Backup and its concepts is key to using it successfully. (9 minutes)
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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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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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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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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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