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The video focuses on summarizing Synology's Disk Station Manager version 7.2 released in Summer 2023. It covers applications, backup strategies, shared folders, surveillance features, virtual machines, SSD usage, and compatibility issues. Synology offers a range of services for home and business users, emphasizing convenience and collaboration. Key features include Hyper Backup, Hybrid RAID, virtual machine tools, and surveillance capabilities. The video highlights the user-friendly nature of DSM and some limitations regarding third-party compatibility. It also mentions the Inner Circle membership benefits and exclusive content.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on summarizing Synology’s Disk Station Manager version 7.2 as of Summer 2023. The key points discussed include the applications available on DSM, such as Synology Chat, Synology Contacts, Synology Drive, mobile applications for Android and iOS, multimedia applications like Video Station and Audio Station, and Synology Photos. The segment highlights the extensive range of applications and services offered by Synology for both home and business users, including collaboration suite applications, compatibility with third-party applications, and synchronization capabilities with existing cloud services like Office 365 and Google Workspace. The segment emphasizes the convenience and comprehensive nature of the DSM 7.2 software.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various backup strategies available in DSM 7.2. They start with basic USB backup tools on Synology NAS, explaining how to set up scheduled backups with retention policies. They then introduce Hyper Backup for more comprehensive backup options, including cloud storage and remote NAS backup. The speaker also talks about utilizing Cloud storage, Hybrid Share for cloud synchronization, and Active Backup for Business for more advanced backup needs like backing up entire operating systems or virtual machines. They highlight the flexibility and scalability of Synology’s backup and synchronization options. Additionally, the speaker explains storage management features such as expanding storage pools, using Synology Hybrid RAID, SSD caching, and the advanced repair protocol for drive failures.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on the functionalities related to shared folders, file station area, and snapshots on Synology NAS with DSM 7.2. Users can manage data through the web browser or mobile applications, create immutable backups, utilize Enterprise and Compliance modes for data protection, set Auto log and retention periods, and use snapshots to restore data over time. The video also covers Surveillance Station, a comprehensive surveillance application included in DSM 7.2, which offers features like camera management, live cam integration, smart time lapse, and advanced tools for video recording. Additionally, the segment briefly mentions virtual environments, highlighting the Virtual Machine Tool in DSM 7.2 for creating and scaling virtual machines easily on the NAS.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses setting up virtual machines on a NAS system. Key actions include selecting an OS file, creating a new network, assigning a virtual machine disk, configuring settings like firmware and keyboard selection, and managing users. The video also touches on backing up virtual machines using third-party handlers, managing hypervisors like VMware and hyper-v, and deploying containers using Synology and Docker collaboration. The segment highlights the user-friendly nature of DSM and its extensive security protocols. Additionally, it addresses compatibility issues with storage media, emphasizing the importance of using Synology-approved drives to avoid potential compatibility warnings and limitations.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the usage of different SSDs for caching and storage pools in a Synology NAS. They explain that creating storage pools with M.2 NVMe SSDs is limited to Synology’s own drives, causing compatibility concerns for users. Additionally, they highlight the differences in features and services available on various NAS models running DSM 7, based on the processor type. Furthermore, limitations in USB support and the integration of Synology’s C2 Cloud platform are emphasized, with concerns raised about the lack of compatibility with third-party devices and the dominance of Synology’s own services.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on Synology’s C2 cloud storage service. It is mentioned that C2 storage is only compatible with Synology’s own platform and cannot be used with third-party cloud storage providers like Google Drive or AWS. Users may be disappointed by the limitations in integrating Synology with existing third-party cloud storage options. Additionally, details about Synology’s surveillance station features, including AI-based applications and compatibility with Synology cameras for functionalities like person recognition and vehicle recognition, are discussed. The video emphasizes the importance of selecting the right Synology NAS model to access certain advanced features. Overall, the video highlights the strengths of Synology’s DSM platform, praising its responsiveness and user-friendliness while acknowledging some limitations in customization and flexibility.
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In this segment, the speaker discusses the benefits of the Inner Circle membership, which includes being informed about purchases, long-term data storage support, access to exclusive videos such as ask me anything recordings and monthly Zoom sessions. Members also get exclusive access to videos on the channel. The speaker thanks the viewers for watching and concludes the video.