Why We use Synology and Some of the Solutions They Offer

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Synology Active Backup And Bare Metal Restores kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6HCdKFrr9Z6las Synology Dual Controller SAS NAS SA3200D Server Review & Fail Over Testing kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqisgGmdj9OHjsU Synology Surveillance Station Features and Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/rl6tpmeLgpV6nMk NVR & Camera Systems: UniFi Protect VS Synology Surveillance Station kzbin.info/www/bejne/mX_Fkp9mm5ekiqM Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 Review With Amcrest,4K,Reolink 2K and Dahua BNC Cameras kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHOznmyMd7x_mpY www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/tutorial/Storage/What_was_the_RAID_implementation_for_Btrfs_File_System_on_SynologyNAS www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/packages www.synology.com/en-us/dsm www.synology.com/en-us/support/nas_selector ⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️ 0:00 Synology Intro 1:08 Synology Power Supply Issues 2:17 Synology and BRTRFS Raid Setup 3:55 Choosing A Synology Using NAS Selector 5:30 The Synology 2020 NAS Options 8:30 What Is DiskStation Manager (DSM) 9:48 Navigating The Diskstation Manager Interface 11:30 Updating Diskstation Manager Packages 12:18 Installing Diskstation Manager Packages 12:47 Active Backup for Business 14:12 Active Backup for Office 365 & Gsuite 17:32 Synology Drive Sync 18:17 Hyper Backup & Replicating Synology 22:10 Synology as an Active Directory Server Replacement 24:15 Surveillance Station 26:48 Final Thoughts on the Synology Platform

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[@markamber1480]

We deploy synology. We constantly are amazed by how much they can pull off with such a modest price tag. When we need it the support is also there. There is one feature, high availability, that really doesn’t work well but the basics of the software are great. I wouldn’t use it as storage to back my database and run a datacenter but for the small enterprises it’s fine. We have 150 person teams working off 22 rack units of synology. It really works and it’s no jobs. And have replaced quarter million dollar old SAN infrastructure with sub $100,000 synology with no issues. Keep up the good work!

[@dumle29]

Did you see his video on the HA system? The iSCSI one was active active. Would that do the trick? Though I guess it's not much of a synology without DSM

[@markamber1480]

I only skimmed the video, but that was a unit with multipath disks. That is a proven HA strategy. What synology historically called HA is a replication strategy with two sets of disks on two units. It’s an atrocity because writes are obviously not synchronous when they are said to be and it tanks storage performance in half or worse. When businesses say they need HA they really mean they need dual controllers sharing the same backplane. I haven’t used those new synology but I assume they are fine. More of a SAN tho.

[@Matej1200]

Hey Tom. Ended up getting a UDM, 8(150W)port POE switch, and a in wall access point thanks to all your videos. Appreciate all the info.

[@sitte24]

Hope you used affiliate links

[@Matej1200]

@@sitte24 Sadly no affiliate links were available to these products without outrages mark up.

[@sitte24]

@@Matej1200 Could've bought through Amazon

[@Matej1200]

@@sitte24 Same problem. USG was going for $400 at the time.

[@Frankhe78]

I have been using Synology DiskStation for over ten years now in a Small office / Home office SoHo applications I am still very happy withe the products. Started at a '07 series and currently running a '16 series. These things are rock solid, never had any issues whatsoever.

[@samuelscheetz]

These videos are great! Would love to see more "here is what we use and why".

[@SergheiPopescu]

When using the Synology Directory server, if you install RSAT and connect as the domain admin with ADUC, you'll be able to push any GPO from the Windows 10 policies to the joined machines, even if you don't have the options in the DSM.

[@rollover36]

I have a DS218, its been running 24/7 since I bought it when it came out I forgot about how many years ago, highly recommended.

[@zero_day_virus]

Still running on my DS1512+ from 8 years ago, still gets frequent updates. Things a beast! I've only recommended Synology to friends and family, everyone are happy with their NAS units

[@TheMrDrMs]

I really like the SA3200D I recently deployed. Finally a decent dual controller option. And yes, dual PSU.

[@KmanAust]

I have a number of them. Recently I upgraded a DS412+. RAM to 2G and I installed 2 SSD's in RAID1 just for Docker as well as 2 4Tb in RAID1 for storage. 8 year old NAS runs faster than what it was new. Amazing devices.

[@ck9581]

I have a ds412+ and it is still running flawlessly, never had an issue with it and have never looked back since it replaced a Windows SBS box that on any given day would have one issue or another the sbs box was nothing but migraine inducing.

[@smthbsmthb7882]

I love his 1 second death stare before the video actually starts.

[@smthbsmthb7882]

Btw I don't mean any hate with this comment. I was just making a joke. Pls don't get offended

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

ಠ_ಠ no offense taken

[@cmdr_stretchedguy]

They're great, for as long as they work. For 24/7 always on, we just cannot get them to last more than 3 years after which they just die (power supply). The last 2 we bought have the external power supplies which so far have worked well.

[@Software2TF2]

I'd love for you to weigh in on Synology's value now that they've locked down their rack offerings to their own lower capacity drives.

[@AndrewJamison79]

I love my Synology I bought a DS918+ and have all 4 bays used and an expansion bay with 3 open slots and two used. I had a drive failure and was told it was failing, I have a replacement on order expect it to easily be replaceable.

[@DBLCreations]

I still have my Syonlogy from 2012 working. Happy it is still such a good NAS. Not the most powerful or maybe even fastest. But it works and it's actually mainly for storage. I don't run a flex server or surveillance camera's off of it. So for what it's supposed to do, it does a great job. I've been looking for a rack mount Synology though, but i always hear on the internet that they make a lot of noise? It's because i want to have it in my rack in my living room.

[@keyboard_g]

Really wish we could get a 2.5, 5, or 10Gbps NIC on a home Synology. 1 really isn’t enough anymore and things like the Unifi UDM Pro can’t band them together.

[@merlingt1]

I was one of the "lucky" ones to purchase a 2015 Synology back during peak power supply and Intel atom debacle. The worse part is trying to find replacements for proprietary parts once things do go bad and once you do will be lubed for it. No thanks, I will be sticking with old enterprise hardware or generic PC components.

[@LauwersFreddy]

We replaced about 10 units with Intel atom failures during those times and while this was a pain, I want to mention this was an Intel issue, not a Synology one. Still the warranty was extended for all units that were affected and most of our units were even replaced by brand new 2017 models. They send a replacement unit the next day and we had to return the affected unit back within a week. All this without buying extra warranty. While I love our HPE ProLiant heavy Iron, we were impressed by the service and performance provided by Synology. You can’t even start to compare pricing between this heavy iron equipment and backup solutions like Veeam, but IMHO Synology does a pretty good job.

[@alanmcconnaughey5046]

Where did you get that shirt? That is amazing

[@trevorhd8392]

Any chance you can get your hands on a NVR DVA3219 to test out and provide your insights into its functionality? I am looking to get one of these systems in order to do face recognition on a 4k IP cam setup (about 10 cameras) but can't really find anyone on line who has covered it in any depth. Thanks

[@paladin_iv]

I just had a catastrophic failure on an RS2416rp+ due to flaw in CPU. Applied the resistor fix. Unacceptable, clock flaw in 2020 cant be found even in development hardware... I'd rather much stay with QNAP, rock solid QTS and hardware...

[@mrpcakes]

love that shirt !

[@bankruptsee]

Synology and ubiquiti.. Some of the most resilient hardware I've deployed at fairly reasonable prices. I just wish I could add 10GBe to synology boxes other than rackstation.

[@SombreSyr]

I have a question regarding power protection; when you install multiple NAS do you have an UPS for each one or do you put them all on the same ? I am interested in how you configure the automatic shutdown for all the NAS .

[@AndrewJamison79]

Question: For a home user is it better to use both network ports as separate network addresses or trunk them together?

[@jeffreyurlwin6212]

I trunk. Separate IPs can get you better, predictable performance if you have a lot of devices hitting simultaneously, but that takes a lot of monitoring, etc, and thinking about the IP that you use. Trunking automatically splits the traffic - maybe not the best way for you, but probably a good enough start for the simplicity. The trick is looking at the switch’s way to split the traffic .. source IP/ source Mac, etc. you won’t, likely, get more than 1 g out of any device (if you even get that much with the the storage on the back end - e..g from the cache), but it should split the traffic on each port for you with little hassle -

[@JoshDurston]

I'm looking into Virtual Machine Manager on DSM for hosting a couple VM's for building automation. I can't seem to find a good backup strategy for the VMs to get them copied onto a second NAS or external storage. The Synology backup utilities don't seem to cover the VM's. Any suggestions? (I have a couple rs1619xs+'s and a ds218+). VMM pro has some extra functionality but the subscription based licensing is a no go.

[@Joey75Mann]

Can I use a lower end Synology unit for an NVR of about 3 to 5 cameras that activate recording by motion and use it to store pictures, documents, and other projects? I don't need active back up I just wanna choose what I save to it. Can it be used for both? Will having something like this slow down my internet to other things in the house. I have fiber internet and most everything is wired except tablets and laptops.

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

Yes, it can be used for both. How much is slows down is very dependent on the Synology model you buy.

[@feola69]

Our MSP have been shying away from physical hardware and going cloud based for mostly everything. We still have a couple Synology's that we manage. Do you guys do alerts/remote management/auto updates? We just don't like them because we cannot centrally manage them, or at least we don't know how to. Any tips in this area?

[@danieldavis6703]

I set up a 48tb RS2418RP+ (already half full) at work for large graphics and video files. What would you suggest for backup? I’m thinking an expansion unit & a cloud service like Wasabi?

[@CO-kd6sd]

I'm in the market for a 5 or 6 bay NAS for home use (Plex, Surveillance, backing up files). I was looking at the just released 1520+ but I've been seeing a lot of criticism about how Synology has been using olds parts for their hardware. A $699 NAS unit in 2020 with an older Celeron on there is one example. Or that 10Gbe isn't present (only 1Gbe) when competing products have it. Soldered memory that only leaves one slot for expansion is another one. What's your opinion on this? Surveillance Station is a big draw for me and so would be having Plex on there but my old laptop has a better CPU for that so it would feel like a downgrade. I'd like to have everything running on one NAS unit. Thanks!

[@FE59FE59]

Don't worry about the CPU, my DS1517+ has an Intel Atom from 2014, it's still performing very good in 2020. The advantage of using an old CPU is that it has proven itself to be reliable.

[@CO-kd6sd]

@@FE59FE59 What kind of stuff are you running on yours, if you don't mind me asking?

[@FE59FE59]

@@CO-kd6sd I barely use the virtualized Windows but it works if I power it on, Snapshot replication, Active Backup for Business, Drive, and some other apps. Plex is installed but disabled because my NAS sits in my living room and I don't want it to make noise. I hope this answers your question.

[@shanerussell7335]

How do you properly size the disk for HyperBackup? You have that large 3200 backing up to the dual drive. Backing up 10TB to a pair of 2TB drives, for example.

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

You generally need larger drives for the backups if you want to keep revisions of the data.

[@alarjo5873]

You didn't mention it but you can actually Configure the Synology Directory Server through RSAT. Just like you would with the ADDS on a Windows Server. The Synology Directory Server user interface on DSM is pretty empty so RSAT are the only way to do more advanced things with it. For example it's the only way to set Group Policies.

[@wouterkeuper8378]

Do you manage the Synology's for customers with CMS or something else. Or is the internal IT departement/person responsible for checking the backups from time to time? Thanks for the information!

[@mtiphotography]

Can you integrate Ubiquiti video feeds/files into the Synology system?

[@vincenteinosas9514]

Hello Lawrence, I have question is synology mailplus server is worth to use? Because i been thingking if its worth to use is this capable to work for business? Like a user for 50? Can still work as fast when it come like when you started and couple a months you have a lot files or logs for this. I already run and setup all configuration and mx and its good its fast and its not spam in any email provider and not block to any blacklist site for email. I only fear is let say after 5 months using is synology mail plus is still fast? It feel like a gmail style what i been planning to setup is. rs1619xs+ with 64gb 1.92 TB SSD 64TB HDD

[@chrisramirez1781]

A quarter way in to the video I finally figured that Lawrence was saying Diskstation Manager and not Gestation Manager...

[@diga1001]

I love my 918+ compared to all the self-built solutions I’ve used the years before. Much better software, less power consumption and better software :-)

[@stefankreuter4240]

The better way to pick the fitting NAS for small business (up to 5 users): go to a price comparison site, filter by CPU Intel, filter by number of drive bays needed. Select 2 GB for basic services and 4GB/8GB for packages like DICOM, directory server. Then sort by price ascending.. Then cross check if the package you need is supported by your model. Edit: active Backup for business works (as far as I have investigated) only on Intel machines

[@PatrikKron]

Many (cheaper) consumer NASes do not receive security updates (regularly).

[@stefankreuter4240]

@@PatrikKron I didn't write it but I mentioned Synology NAS. As far as I know they release new versions for all of their systems. I have an 7 year old Synology NAS which still receives updates

[@PatrikKron]

Stefan Kreuter ahh okay, then that’s a good way to do it. Synology are good at updating.

[@sushikitty9740]

Thank you for this video. I'm curious whether there's an equivalent to Synology Drive for TrueNAS? Thank you again

[@topguninsecret]

Tom, Guys, I was really excited about my new Synology until I got to Section 7 of the EULA: 'Audit'. How can you guys agree to this being semi-privacy conscious? I'm genuinely interested. Is there a way around this portion? As a privacy conscious person, I'm having a hard time digesting that clause. Is there a way around it or a way to use the unit without having to accept this? Sure the likelihood of someone coming out to physically audit my system is low, but possible. 'Agent' could mean it's done through firmware or software. Thanks. Here's Section 7: Section 7. Audit. Synology will have the right to audit your compliance with the terms of this EULA. You agree to grant Synology a right to access to your facilities, equipment, books, records and documents and to otherwise reasonably cooperate with Synology in order to facilitate any such audit by Synology or its agent authorized by Synology. And here's the EULA if you want to read it yourself: www.synology.com/en-us/company/legal/terms_EULA

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

It's the usual legal stuff they put in, but for my personal use I use TrueNAS and other open source products.

[@redmatrix]

Is it possible to have two NAS and copy the identical data to both, then take one off site and keep it updated nightly by backing up to it through the internet?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

That can be done

[@nathans.509]

Have you made a video on ZFS vs Synology? Pro/Cons?

[@menash41]

Which drives do you recommend with synology?

[@danielkirk8571]

I have virtualized DSM within ESXI and been using it in a home lab server for over 3 years. I know it sounds odd to virtualise a NAS operating system however, the software available is fantastic. Very reliable and had no problems at all. They also installed DSM on a HP 54L purely as a backup destination for the DSM virtual machine plus any other VMs i have on he server. It is a shame DSM cant be virtualized using FreeNAS. Anybody else done this?

[@kaihendry]

So where does FreeNAS/ TrueNAS fit in?

[@petero1068]

Have an option to get a DS1819+ for $500 brand new. Will be using it for real-time video editing over WiFi 6 at 10 Gbe with SSD. Should I get QNAP Xeon or will this setup be good enough?

[@AppleiOSGenius]

Which drives do u use

[@jerryfaircloth]

Well once you know that its just a normal raid implementation there is always the possibility of bit rot. ZFS would be far more reliable if your data is important. Even with ZFS I still have a backup but I at least know that the data on my ZFS system is the correct original data 2 years from now.

[@fhgnius]

Synology has BRTFS based tools to manage that.

[@jerryfaircloth]

@@fhgnius Tom at the beginning explained that BTRFS was on top of the RAID subsystem. So how do you figure BTRFS can detect bit rot in that case?

[@CrystalNetwork]

@@jerryfaircloth own mdadm and btrfs modified version ;)

[@fhgnius]

@@jerryfaircloth blog.synology.com/how-data-scrubbing-protects-against-data-corruption

[@harryrickenbach5890]

I have a DS120j using it for RADIUS server and able to access my media and cameras

[@aspenthedon]

Hey what business class cameras do you suggest now that unifi is going out? Thanks man

[@TheElderOne2003]

Amcrest isn't a bad camera to use. I have been deploying then like crazy this year and only had positive reviews from clients.

[@fj5492]

hikvision or dahua

[@TheElderOne2003]

@@fj5492 be careful where you use them after the ban due to security concerns. We have swapped out plenty of them.

[@fj5492]

Mark so what do u use now

[@fj5492]

Mark uniview is another good cam but a little pricey

[@Marshallpuppy]

Good job buddy

[@mutosanrc1933]

Why dont you use the NAS from ixsystems?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

We use both

[@TechWithAdil]

Ordered DS220J, Making 4K videos on KZbin requires a ton of storage.

[@MrParkerSaidit]

That's a cool shirt! Where can we purchase?

[@alexandersnyder35]

I have a QNAP, but am interested to learn more about other providers

[@Kicker700]

I'd like to know how they compare between the two brands. Also hear the new Qnap can run ZFS

[@alexandersnyder35]

@@Kicker700 that's exactly why I'm switching over to FreeNAS, the ZFS support.

[@dakotaspencer8743]

Where can I buy that shirt?

[@dakotaspencer8743]

Posted it before I watched the video. Never mind 😂

[@harrylo8439]

I am ditching my Synology DS218+. Replaced by Synology and failed again (drive 2). Losing a lot of files. Going for TrueNas

[@davidg4512]

them notification squad!

[@notsure7874]

Where's the doorbell button?

[@alimalik6727]

Hi Tom , my Question is witch is better Free NAS or Synology NAS sense you work with both of them can you make a demo for comparing between Free NAS and Synology ?

[@brotha1984]

I'm satisfied with My synology Ds720+ two bay drive for my plex server

[@MDTechTutorials]

Nice video.

[@skylinegt6]

Any luck with Quickbooks?

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

What are u talking about?

[@FilipLaurentiu]

Why chose synology vs openmediavault/freenas on custom pc ? I have a dell micro 3070 with a lot of free and open source services and is a lot more powerfull and much cheaper

[@leexgx]

Synology does not norm need complicated stuff to make it work, most stuff can be easily done via the GUI (you do pay for it thought, I consider not using Synology past 4 drives as Synology basicly charges £100 per bay +£200 for the unit so can get really expensive, but for an actual business it's far cheaper then dell solution and most can be setup in short amout of time and easy backup without extra expense

[@kevinwbloomfield]

Two words - Hot Swappable. My 1515+ allows me to hot swap drives, and when you have a disk failure, not having to shut down the system and risk losing data is a big plus. One button installs for Docker, plex, wordpress, etc means it’s simple to use and runs well. I have 3 of the GB ports teamed and have pulled multi-gigabit for simultaneous uploads/downloads. And like others have said, multi year software updates keep this a worthwhile investment

[@carloscervantes836]

Hope they update for the new AMD embedded cpus.

[@joaomendes1574]

QNAP solutions has virtualization capabilities.

[@Marshallpuppy]

Cool

[@augurseer]

I like Synology

[@jasonluong3862]

ButterFS

[@itnetkh467]

I like synology nas for backup and share drive

[@DCBIGOSO]

I use my Synology DS 218+ for my Plex server.

[@jeffreyurlwin6212]

I use my 920+ as a Plex server as well, backup to an older DS418j, that is going to my in-laws house with a site-to-site VPN between, rather than using Synology to connect, so I have more control. Note though, on the 920+ the HW transcoding on the Plex (and the QNAP with the same Intel chip) has an issue with HW transcode. Small fix on the Plex forums temporarily to set the decoder to an older one. Fix coming from Intel, to Plex, then to us ... not sure when. But fixing the xml make the HW offloading WONDERFUL....in the 920+. Love the software adds in the + over the older J.

[@DCBIGOSO]

@@jeffreyurlwin6212 You're speaking my language. Lucky for me, I only have one other that I share content with, and they're on the same network.

[@lionintu]

I use my DS920+ as my Emby Server. Shared between myself and 8 family members each on their own remote location. No extra costs, just one time fee for the NAS itself. Plex charges fees per user. I also use my ds418j as a backup Its also used for surveillance storage.

[@aquamania64]

Why Synology and not QNAP ?

[@DerykRobosson]

I've seen qnap devices drop shares when a new OS upgrade is available. I've not seen this occur on Synology systems.

[@anwalat]

More expensive

[@chianasgeek6730]

And you did the whole video without mentioning that they include Docker, lol xoxox :)

[@penguinairlines]

I loved Synology Drive until I found out that there are hidden exclusions that were ignoring some of my files. Now I use the community SyncThing image.

[@SergheiPopescu]

I think you can bypass that by explicitly adding *.* to the sync schedule, but you do have a limit on the number of files synced, depending on the model.

[@penguinairlines]

@@SergheiPopescu bypass extension exclusions by modifying the schedule? Did I read that right?

[@glenncol]

The word is Disk, D I S K, not Dist

[@rpsmith]

Thanks, but I'll stick with QNAP for all of my customers.

[@throughsoul]

"Before we jump into all of that, hit that LIKE BUTTON..." Yeah, no. How about IF your video is ANY GOOD I MIGHT hit the like button IF it has benefited me personally. But I wouldn't know that until after I have watched the video. So asking me to LIKE your shit before I've seen it is immediately annoying.

[@LAWRENCESYSTEMS]

So did you like the content and click the like button?

[@throughsoul]

@@LAWRENCESYSTEMS I had to come back to it b/c the altered sequence was annoying enough to leave the video, but after watching it I did find it informative and I did hit the like button after watching the whole video. I'll check out a few more of your videos after a bit.