How to Manage User Accounts and Computers with Synology Directory Server | Synology

[@ajv_2089]

Is this the same thing as LDAP? And does this work on Mac?

[@TrevorMatthews]

Wondering if there's anyway to sync this with Azure AD?

[@ardentdfender4116]

I have a NAS for about 6 months or so now for media data storage and still figuring things out. However, I’m probably going to have to watch one my frequent channels to get the easier explanation of things and why I should do this.

[@RK-ly5qj]

Keep in mind that AD isnt just only managing Users and groups, GPO are the powerful features where wont find anywhere.

[@jondonnelly3]

Can this be set up so that users have home folders on the synology server, thanks.

[@HanSDevX]

This looks like it's useful for a home environment.

[@aleksandargrgic7556]

Can forrest and trees be added, or create secondary domain/controllers?

[@HRTharboy]

Saves money as you now don't need a Windows Server!

[@RK-ly5qj]

The biggest advantage of AD at Windows server is GPO, not only managing users where u can only change password.. thats a tip of the mountain what real ADDS can do xD

[@spencersipes9241]

@@RK-ly5qj You can use RSAT with this to implement GPO. But yeah, the free thing isn't as good as the more expensive piece of software.

[@carlos_mann]

How many user accounts can I have on my NAS? And not have it have any type of lag or buffering.

[@ktornqvist2477]

I have 3 pc, iPad and phones, every devices can login to my NAS, just 1 computer can not. Do I have reinstall windows 11 on my computer or some tips to how I can fix this problem?

[@benmunyemana9154]

Am planing to buy this technology but am seeing all videos mentioning only Windows Devices and our agency 90% uses Mac and iOS devices, would you recommend me to buy Synology Nas ?

[@sturmbreakers7817]

Macs can join also

[@karimhaydar6372]

@@sturmbreakers7817 linux can join??

[@sturmbreakers7817]

@@karimhaydar6372 Yes

[@walterart4910]

the natural manager of groups and users of Synology is so bad to apply this old spirit AD tool?

[@AxelPironio]

How can I migrate my windows domain to this ?

[@jross9919]

Dude I was wondering the same. Did you faund a way to do that?

[@AxelPironio]

@@jross9919 I've made a few tries without success. I could import the other objects but couldn't get the new server part of the previous domain. So it was just copy/paste with no real benefits. Maybe I did something wrong. Nevertheless, I could find a proper procedure to do it

[@AxelPironio]

@@jross9919 You know what. I'm giving another try using a Virtual DSM instance based on 7.2. I could import the domain successfully with the provided wizard. I'm now trying to join it with a Windows Lab VM. I'll keep you informed of my progress

[@AxelPironio]

@@jross9919 I could successful add a new computer and use a previous domain account to log into. I use the Windows RSAT to manage the users

[@Harry_Bl44346]

Great video!

[@ronm6585]

Thanks.

[@tomschi9485]

*Be careful with the Synology Directory Server! While Synology wants to establish itself in the professional environment, as soon as this service encounters issues, you find ZERO professional information from Synology, unlike what you get from Microsoft. Synology doesn't even have professional documents for the Synology Directory Server test function when the test reports errors like "1 critical issue detected - Unable to access local services."* *Of course, you can write to support - but in a professional environment, you want to be able to solve such critical problems immediately on your own and not have to rely on getting a 1st level supporter who has the expertise.* 🙂