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The video provides an in-depth look at Synology's Disk Station Manager version 7.2, focusing on its applications, backup strategies, shared folder setup, virtual machine creation, and utilization of SSDs. It emphasizes the user-friendly ecosystem for home and business users, with various features like Synology Chat, Office Tools, Surveillance Station, and C2 Cloud platform. The video discusses limitations in storage compatibility, available features based on NAS models, and the shift towards Synology's C2 Cloud platform. It concludes by praising DSM 7.2 as user-friendly but notes limitations in customization. The Inner Circle subscription benefits are also mentioned as exclusive content and support.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on Synology’s Disk Station Manager version 7.2 as of Summer 2023. The host highlights five reasons to consider Synology’s Premier software for your NAS while also mentioning five reasons to be cautious. The primary discussion revolves around the applications offered by Synology, emphasizing their versatility and user-friendly ecosystem for home and business users. The video delves into various applications like Synology Chat for communication, Synology Drive for file sharing, and Synology Photos for managing photos with AI support. It also touches on multimedia applications such as Video Station and Audio Station, providing alternatives for media management. Furthermore, the host discusses Synology’s collaboration suite, including office tools like Synology Calendar and Active Backup for synchronization with Office 365 and Google Workspace accounts. The video emphasizes the extensive range of applications available in DSM 7.2, catering to diverse user needs with one-click installers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses various backup strategies using Synology NAS and DSM 7.2. Starting with basic USB backup tools, they move on to using Hyper Backup for more advanced options, including backups to cloud storage, remote NAS storage, and internal NAS storage. The speaker explains how to set up different backup destinations, rotation policies, file filters, and retention policies. They also touch on using Active Backup for Business to back up entire operating systems, third-party servers, file servers, and virtual machines. The segment emphasizes the flexibility and scalability of backup and synchronization options within Synology DSM 7.2. Additionally, the speaker talks about expanding storage pools, utilizing Synology Hybrid RAID, SSD caching, and encrypted vault options for added data security. The various storage options and settings in DSM 7.2 provide a comprehensive and versatile solution for storage management and data protection.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on setting up shared folders, using the file station area, and interacting with snapshots for recovery and restoration. The video demonstrates creating immutable backups and utilizing Enterprise and Compliance modes for storage. It highlights the flexibility to control data changes, encryption options, and creating snapshots for data recovery. The segment also briefly discusses Surveillance Station as a comprehensive surveillance application included with Synology NAS, detailing features such as geolocation, camera control, live backups, and C2 surveillance integration. The part ends by mentioning the Virtual Machine tool in DSM 7.2 for creating VMs remotely over the network.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses creating virtual machines on Synology systems. They highlight choosing an OS, configuring settings, user access, and importing existing VMs. The video also covers managing hypervisors, synchronizing virtual machines with the NAS, and deploying containers using Docker and Synology. The speaker emphasizes the user-friendly nature of DSM, security protocols, and utilizing various apps and tools. The segment also addresses the limitations in storage compatibility with non-approved drives, especially with Seagate and NVMe drives.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses utilizing SSDs for caching and storage pool creation on a Synology NAS running DSM 7.2. They highlight compatibility issues with drives not on the list for storage pooling. Additionally, it is mentioned that DSM 7 features may vary based on the NAS model’s processor, with certain features and services not available on more affordable systems. The differences in application support, such as Active Backup and Virtual Machine Manager, are also mentioned. Encryption of volumes and capabilities like immutable backups are limited on value series NAS devices. Finally, the reduction in USB support in recent DSM releases is discussed, affecting the connectivity of various devices like dongles and printers. The shift towards Synology’s C2 Cloud platform as the preferred off-site service over third-party options is also noted as a potential downside.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses Synology’s cloud storage platform C2, highlighting its restriction to their own storage platform and lack of compatibility with third-party cloud storage providers like Google Drive or AWS. The C2 backup storage is described as not being excessively priced but also not competitive compared to other options. The video also touches on limitations in using Synology’s surveillance station platform, such as needing to purchase specific Synology cameras for advanced features like AI-based applications. The overall emphasis is on Synology’s ecosystem and the importance of choosing the right Synology Nas to access certain features and services. The conclusion praises Synology’s DSM 7.2 as a user-friendly and responsive platform but acknowledges limitations in customization and flexibility for more technically versatile users.
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In this part of the video, viewers are informed about the benefits of joining the Inner Circle subscription. These benefits include access to exclusive videos, such as Ask Me Anything recordings and monthly Zoom sessions. Additionally, subscribers receive long-term data storage support and exclusive video content not available on the channel. Viewers are thanked for watching, and the segment ends with a mention of the next time to tune in.