Synology NAS Setup Guide

UPDATED FEBRUARY 2025 for DSM 7.2 “The missing manual that should have been supplied with the DiskStation” With superb functionality and ease of use through the acclaimed DSM operating system, Synology DiskStations are the NAS of choice for the discerning purchaser. Whether it is the storage and sharing of information, the streaming of videos, music and photos to computers and smart devices using Plex, video surveillance, or the ability to have a private cloud that allows access to information from anywhere, the DiskStation can do it. But this power and flexibility comes at a price and setting up a DiskStation for the very first time can seem a daunting prospect, especially as it is not supplied with a manual. This comprehensive, experience-based guide, with over 360 illustrations and screen shots and proven easy-to-follow instructions, will take you through the process from start to finish and help ensure that your home or small business network is a success. Covers working with Windows, macOS, Linux, Chromebooks, Smartphones and tablets. Whether you have just purchased a DiskStation, are about to, or simply want to find out more about Synology NAS and DSM, this guide has helped thousands of people and will help you. Contents: 1 GETTING STARTED 2 INSTALLING DSM 3 SHARED FOLDERS 4 USERS 5 CONNECTING TO THE SERVER 6 SECURITY 7 BACKUPS 8 HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE 9 MEDIA & STREAMING 10 SYNOLOGY DRIVE SERVER & OFFICE SUITE 11 OTHER REMOTE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS 12 STORAGE 13 SURVEILLANCE STATION 14 VIRTUALIZATION & CONTAINER STATION 15 MISCELLANEOUS & ADVANCED TOPICS —- ISBN: 9781512399097 | ISBN10: 1512399094 | ISBN-13: 978-1512399097