Synology
How to update to VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 1a build 21813344
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update my current ESXi 8 environment (ESXi 8.0 Update 1 build 21495797) to ESXi 8.0 Update 1a build 21813344. Release notes for ESXi 8.0 Update 1a build 21813344 can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment (ESXi 8.0 Update 1 build 21495797) prior to update 1a build 21813344. Previous build numbers can be found here. ESXi 8.0 Update 1 build 21495797 ** Please keep in mind, this guides applies to my personal home lab environment so please proceed with caution and take the appropriate...
How to upgrade from VMware ESXi 7.0.3 Update 3n build 21930508 to ESXi 8.0 Update 1 build 21495797
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to upgrade my current ESXi 7 environment (ESXi 7.0.3 Update 3n build number 21930508) to ESXi 8.0 Update 1 build 21495797. Release notes for VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 1 build 21495797 can be found here. Below is a screenshot of my current environment: ESXI 7.0.3 Build 21930508 ** Please keep in mind, this guides applies to my personal home lab environment so please proceed with caution and take the appropriate steps including documentation to ensure you have a successful backup. ** I downloaded the Dell Custom Image for...
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Prime Day brings the best Synology NAS to its lowest price ever
The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ deal that we originally highlighted here has now sold out, but we're hoping it comes back before Prime Day and its aftershocks die out.
Enabling 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) for my Synology DS723
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update the DSM (DiskStation Manager) on my Synology DS723. DSM is the operating system that powers every Synology NAS. Please keep in mind, I was prompted to enable the 2FA feature after updating my DS920 to the latest Synology OS (v 7.2-64570 Update 1). Synology 2FA After you select Enable Now from the options found above, you’ll be presented with the following: Security Options If you select Single-Factor Authentication, you’ll receive the pop-up on the left side. If you select 2-Factor Authentication, you’ll receive the pop-up on the...