Synology

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How to configure a Synology and what you can do with it

Initial Setup

Step 1: Connect Hardware

  • Insert your hard drives into the NAS bays
  • Connect the NAS to your router via Ethernet
  • Plug in power and turn it on

Step 2: Find Your NAS on the Network

  • On a computer connected to the same network, open a browser and go to:
    find.synology.com
  • This will detect your NAS and let you start setup
  • Alternatively, you can find it via Synology Assistant software (Windows/Mac)

Step 3: Install DSM (DiskStation Manager)

  • DSM is Synology’s operating system (like Windows for your NAS).
  • Follow the web wizard:
    • Install the latest version of DSM.
    • Create an admin account.
    • Configure basic network settings.

 Storage Setup

Step 1: Create a Storage Pool

  • Go to Storage Manager → Storage Pool → Create
  • Choose the RAID type:
    • RAID 1: Mirrored drives (good for 2 drives, protects against 1 drive failure)
    • RAID 5/6: More drives, combines performance and redundancy

Step 2: Create Volumes

  • Volumes sit on top of storage pools
  • Go to Storage Manager → Volume → Create
  • Choose filesystem (Btrfs recommended for Synology features like snapshots).

 Shared Folders & User Accounts

Shared Folders

  • Go to Control Panel → Shared Folder → Create
  • Give it a name and set permissions (read/write for certain users).
  • Example folders:
    • Documents → family or work files
    • Media → movies, music, photos

User Accounts

  • Control Panel → User → Create
  • Assign shared folder permissions (read/write or read-only).
  • You can create groups for easier permission management.

 Accessing Your NAS

On a Computer

  • Windows: Map a network drive → \\NAS_NAME\SharedFolder
  • Mac: Finder → Go → Connect to Server → smb://NAS_NAME/SharedFolder

On a Mobile Device

  • Use Synology Drive, DS File, DS Photo, or DS Video apps.

Remotely

  • Enable QuickConnect: Control Panel → QuickConnect → enable
  • This gives you an easy URL to access files outside your network without port forwarding.

 Extra Features You Can Use

Media Server

  • Install Plex or Synology Video Station from Package Center
  • Stream movies/music/photos to devices on your network.

Backup

  • Windows: Use Synology Drive Client.
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Instalare Synology ca masina virtuala in VMWare (XPEnology)

Dorim sa folosim un sistem de file sharing sau un loc unde putem stoca backp-uri la diverse sisteme de operare sau programe, ori dorim sa hostam anumite aplicatii sau dorim sa invatam sa lucram cu sisteme de stocare. Pentru aceasta avem nevoie de produsele hardware produse de Synology, insa nu vrem sa achizitionam un asemenea sistem.

De aceea vom folosi o aplicatie virtuala ce emuleaza sistemele de stocare la Synology.

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