Synology

July 17, 2023

How to Install CouchDB on Your Synology NAS

Apache CouchDB is an open-source document-oriented NoSQL database, implemented in Erlang. CouchDB uses multiple formats and protocols to store, transfer, and process its data. It uses JSON to store data, JavaScript as its query language using MapReduce, and HTTP for an API. The Couch Replication Protocol is implemented in a variety of projects and products ... Read more about How to Install CouchDB on Your Synology NAS
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July 16, 2023

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...

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July 16, 2023

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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July 16, 2023

How to Install Gravity on Your Synology NAS

Gravity offers DNS with Ad-blocking, DHCP with automatic DNS integration, and network discovery. Built on the same code as CoreDNS and Blocky, the code is battle-tested. Additionally, Gravity’s data is fully replicated, allowing you to have a simple multi-site setup without needing to managed external databases, or worry about primary-secondary setups. DNS with built-in caching ... Read more about How to Install Gravity on Your Synology NAS
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July 14, 2023

Synology: Best Docker Containers To Share Secrets

So much of managing our privacy and cybersecurity involves not sharing secrets over the Internet. Some people love to overshare private information on different social media platforms. They can post all kinds of personal information or send emails with passwords or credit card numbers. But how can you safely share private information like this over ... Read more about Synology: Best Docker Containers To Share Secrets
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July 13, 2023

How to Install ArangoDB on Your Synology NAS

ArangoDB is a free and open-source native graph database system. ArangoDB is a multi-model database system since it supports three data models (graphs, JSON documents, key/value), with one database core and a unified query language AQL (ArangoDB Query Language). AQL is mainly a declarative language and allows the combination of different data access patterns in ... Read more about How to Install ArangoDB on Your Synology NAS
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July 11, 2023

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...

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July 11, 2023

How to Install YouTrack on Your Synology NAS

YouTrack is a proprietary, commercial browser-based bug tracker, issue tracking system and project management software developed by JetBrains. It focuses on query-based issue search with auto-completion, manipulating issues in batches, customizing the set of issue attributes, and creating custom workflows. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install YouTrack on ... Read more about How to Install YouTrack on Your Synology NAS
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