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In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to configure WebDAV on a Synology NAS. If you configure WebDAV, you’ll be able to access your Synology NAS files from an external location. With that said, you need to be comfortable and able (also, willing) to port forward as a WebDAV Server requires it. It’s also important to ensure that WebDAV makes sense for your workflow and requirements. If your goal is to transfer a file, temporarily using SFTP or another form of file transfer (like Synology Drive + Synology QuickConnect) might make the most sense. An even better option would be...

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to set up an FTP/SFTP Server on a Synology NAS. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) allows you to transfer files from one host to another. In general, an FTP server will allow you to host files that other users can download with an FTP client. In this tutorial, we’ll be utilizing SFTP, which is a secure version of the traditional FTP protocol. Please keep in mind that in order to access your FTP server, you’ll have to utilize port forwarding with a DDNS hostname or a reverse proxy. FTP vs. SFTP on a Synology...

In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to shut down a Synology NAS using three different options. Periodically, you’ll have to shut down your Synology NAS. There is one main way to shut down your Synology NAS (that you should use), but there are two other options that you can potentially use as well. We’ll look at all three of the options below. Before we look at the three different ways to shut down a Synology NAS, I want to explain why you must own a UPS, and how to safely shut your NAS down in the event of a...

In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to install Homebridge on a Synology NAS. There are two main ways that you can install Homebridge on a Synology NAS, and each option will technically work, but we’ll look at how to install Homebridge using Docker Compose below. Before we look at how to install Homebridge on a Synology NAS, let’s look at what Homebridge is. What is Homebridge? Homebridge is open-source software that lets users connect smart home devices that aren’t traditionally supported by Apple’s HomeKit to the platform. In summary, it sits in the middle of smart home...

In this article, we’re going to take a look at how to configure SSD Cache on a Synology NAS, and when you should, and shouldn’t use it. The overall performance of a Synology NAS can greatly be enhanced by implementing SSD caching, but it’s important to understand how it works before implementing it.  Understanding SSD Cache on a Synology NAS SSD caching is ultimately the process of using a smaller, faster SSD drive (preferably NVMe) to cache or store frequently accessed data from larger primary storage, such as HDDs. In general, it works by temporarily storing frequently accessed data from...

In this article, we’re going to look at SHR vs. SHR2 for Synology NAS devices. When you’re configuring a new Synology NAS, the first step is determining which RAID type you’d like to use. Two of the most common options are SHR and SHR2. We’ll compare them, in-depth below to determine the best RAID type you can use. Introduction to SHR and SHR2 When you’re configuring a new Synology NAS, two great options are SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID) and SHR2. The option that you select will determine the type of RAID configuration you’ll use on your device, and while you...

In this article, we’re going to look at the best Synology NAS Amazon Prime Day deals of 2022. Amazon Prime Day in 2022 is July 12-13th. Synology NAS devices go on sale extremely rarely. However, after tracking this for a few years, there are generally at least two devices that go on sale on Prime day. In 2021 for example, the DS920+ had a big discount as an Amazon Prime Day deal. I want to stress the point that this is extremely rare, with the next sale most likely coming on Black Friday. If you’re interested in picking up a...

This article will look at Container Manager on a Synology NAS. Container Manager on a Synology NAS is the successor to the Docker package and was recently released with Synology’s DSM 7.2. While it may appear that Docker is gone, for all intents and purposes, Container Manager is the new Docker. Container Manager on a Synology NAS has the same features that Docker had, but an entirely new user interface that is extremely different than the old and now outdated Docker interface, plus a few new enhancements. We will look at some of the key features of Container Manager on...

In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how to set up SMB multichannel on a Synology NAS. Setting up SMB multichannel on a Synology NAS is something that basically every single user should do if they can benefit from the increased network speeds. It marries the benefits of link aggregation with an increase in throughput, which link aggregation doesn’t do. The process of setting up SMB multichannel on a Synology NAS can sometimes be confusing for users because the increased throughput isn’t necessarily something that you will actually benefit from if your hardware doesn’t actually support it. This will...

In this article, we’ll look at Btrfs vs. Ext4 for Synology NAS devices to determine what the best file system you can use is. In the context of Synology NAS devices, both Btrfs and Ext4 are viable file systems, but they serve different needs. Btrfs shines with its data integrity features, snapshots, and error correction, making it ideal for users concerned about data safety. Alternatively, Ext4 (while lacking these advanced features) tends to be quicker and less resource-intensive, making it a better choice for performance-sensitive tasks. Btrfs vs. Ext4 for Synology NAS Devices: What’s the Difference? Before we look at...