Category: Synology DSM
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Getting Started with Synology Drive on DSM 7.2: Comprehensive Setup and Configuration Guide
With DSM 7.2, Synology has raised the bar for its NAS ecosystem, delivering improved performance, enhanced security, and more refined tools. Among the standout features is Synology Drive, which transforms your NAS into a private cloud with secure file sharing, synchronization, and collaboration capabilities. This guide dives deep into the latest version of Synology Drive…
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Comprehensive Guide to Synology Hyper Backup: Backing Up Your Data with DSM 7.2 or Later
Data backup is crucial for safeguarding your personal and business information, and Synology’s Hyper Backup provides a versatile and reliable solution. With Hyper Backup, you can back up your data to a variety of destinations, ensuring flexibility, redundancy, and security. This guide explores the various backup destinations available in Hyper Backup on DSM 7.2 or…
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Synology Photos Update: Version 1.7.1 Now Available!
Synology announced the release of Synology Photos 1.7.1. This latest update brings enhanced performance, improved compatibility, and crucial bug fixes to ensure a smoother experience for our users. The update is now rolling out globally and will be available in all regions within the next few days—availability may vary slightly based on your location. Key…
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What’s New in Synology DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 2
Synology continues to innovate, refining its DiskStation Manager (DSM) platform to enhance functionality, security, and user experience. The recent release of DSM 7.2.2-72806 Update 2 brings various updates designed to meet the needs of both casual and professional users. In this post, we’ll explore the key highlights and improvements offered by this update. Enhanced System…
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MariaDB Application Backup with Hyper Backup
MariaDB application backup with Synology Hyper Backup is a practical solution for ensuring database reliability and security. By leveraging Synology’s powerful backup capabilities, businesses can protect their MariaDB databases with automated, scheduled backups, making data management more straightforward and efficient. This setup provides an accessible way to maintain data integrity, offering peace of mind in…
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Synology’s Login Portal
Synology has created an easy-to-use and understandable Login Portal that includes web services, applications, and a reverse proxy. In the guide below, we will explore these options together. Open the Control Panel > Login Portal tab which will show you the DSM view like shown below. Changing the default 5000/5001 ports to custom ports increases…
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SSL Certificate with Let’s Encrypt
Synology has created one of the most amazing ease-of-use tools when requesting SSL certificates from Let’s Encrypt. Navigate to the Control Panel > Security > and Certificate tab. Once here, you will usually have the basic Synology certificate by default. At this point, you can click the “Add” button to continue. Select the “Add a…
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Synology DDNS Configuration
Connecting to your NAS is essential; new users can struggle with it. One of the ways that Synology makes it easier for users is the use of the Synology DDNS. Synology has also made it so you can only utilize a single Synology DDNS per NAS. Many people believe that the Synology DDNS or any…
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Synology DSM 7.2 Setup
This is a quick guide to setting up DSM 7.2 and getting started with your new NAS. Click the “Start” button to begin. Complete the information below to continue. Remember to save your username and password and store them safely. Synology recommends the “Automatically install important DSM and package updates only (Recommended),” which is normal…
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Hosting WordPress Websites with Synology Web Station
WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to create and manage websites and blogs. It’s a popular tool for people without coding experience and can be used to build various websites. You will begin by installing or verifying you have installed the Synology packages below. Next, navigate to the File Station…