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The YouTube video focuses on understanding and managing "home" and "homes" folders on Synology NAS systems to avoid common user mistakes and administrative issues. Key points include distinguishing between the "home" folder, which is a personal storage space unique to each user, and the "homes" folder, visible only to administrators, that aggregates all users' home folders. The video emphasizes that users should not modify files directly within the "homes" folder to prevent complications. It explains how the system does not support file sharing between users and restricts general users from browsing previous file versions or restoring snapshots, which are administrative tasks. Replicating and syncing "homes" folders, particularly across different locations (e.g., Florida and Texas), can be complex without LDAP or Active Directory and is not as straightforward as one-click failover. The speaker suggests creating individual shared folders for seamless syncing using Synology Drive Share Sync as a workaround for small users. The integration of "homes" with Synology Drive and Synology Photos is discussed, indicating that personal files within Synology Photos are stored in the corresponding user's home folder. Overall, careful management and a clear understanding of these folders are crucial to avoid issues, with professional help and additional tutorials recommended for administrators.
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In this segment, the video discusses a common mistake users make with the home/homes folder feature on their NAS (Network-Attached Storage). The presenter explains that confusion arises because users don’t understand the distinction between the “home” and “homes” folders. The “home” folder is unique to each user and provides a personal storage space on the NAS, while the “homes” folder is a collection of all users’ home folders. The presenter emphasizes that users should not modify files directly in the “homes” folder to avoid issues. To illustrate, they demonstrate how to correctly navigate and use these folders via SMB (Server Message Block) by logging in with an admin account and showing the folder contents.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the difference between ‘home’ and ‘homes’ folders in a Synology NAS setup. Each user gets a personal ‘home’ folder, visible only to them, which is essentially a virtual folder. The ‘homes’ folder is an administrative view that aggregates all users’ home folders and is only visible to administrators. To avoid confusion and potential issues, the speaker suggests disabling the visibility of the ‘homes’ folder on the network. This simplifies the user experience by ensuring users only see their own folders. Administrators can still access all users’ home folders due to inherent Linux permissions. The speaker also notes the drawback of the home folder system: it does not allow file sharing between users, making it suitable only for personal storage.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the purpose and limitations of the home folder on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) system. The home folder should be used exclusively for personal space like backups and scratch space, not for files intended to be shared. Editing permissions or adding files haphazardly can cause significant issues. One major downside is the inability for general users to browse previous file versions or restore snapshots due to permission restrictions—this ability is reserved for administrators. Additionally, recovering from snapshots within the home folder is cumbersome; it requires cloning to a new name rather than a direct rollback. Furthermore, the homes folder lacks failover replication capabilities across systems.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the challenges and complexities involved with replicating and syncing the “homes” folder on Synology NAS devices. The main issues include the inability to perform a one-click failover and the necessity of setting up LDAP or Active Directory for proper replication. These complications make it especially difficult to sync homes folders between different locations, such as houses in Florida and Texas. As a solution for small users, the speaker suggests creating individual shared folders for each person and using Synology Drive Share Sync with adjusted permissions. Additionally, it is explained how the “homes” folder integrates with Synology Drive and Synology Photos, automatically becoming the “my drive” folder in Synology Drive. Files stored in personal spaces within Synology Photos are also saved in the photos folder within the home folder. This integration aims to streamline access but can be confusing for users due to its nuanced setup.
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In this segment, the speaker explains the functionality of the “home” and “homes” folders on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) system. The “homes” folder is the only actual folder created on the NAS, and it stores all users’ data. Each user sees a “home” folder labeled with their username, which is essentially their personal section within the “homes” folder. It allows users to manage their files privately without affecting others. However, the speaker advises administrators to avoid modifying the “homes” directory structure directly, as it can cause issues. Instead, administrators should manage individual user folders as needed. The segment also briefly touches on handling volume settings and enabling/disabling the home folder under user and group settings. The speaker emphasizes careful management to avoid complications and mentions offering professional consultation and additional tutorials.