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The video examines effective strategies for managing extensive photo and video storage to prevent hard drive space shortages. It evaluates the merits and drawbacks of various storage solutions, particularly emphasizing the superiority of home-based options over online cloud services due to security and reliability concerns. The speaker favors using a Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, specifically a model that supports two 3 terabyte hard drives, for its secure, automated backup capabilities and remote data access.
The setup process for the NAS unit involves straightforward assembly and configuring it via a web interface. Important configurations include enabling network discovery to map the NAS as a network drive in Windows, ensuring efficient file management and backup mirroring for data protection. Additional functionalities such as an FTP server setup and enabling "Wake on LAN" for energy conservation are discussed. The use of mobile apps like DS Finder and DS File for remote access further enhances data accessibility. The video concludes with advice to diligently back up valuable data. Key terms include Network Attached Storage (NAS), Synology, and Wake on LAN.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses the problem of running out of space on a computer hard drive due to extensive photo and video storage. They discuss the importance of archiving and backing up data and evaluate different solutions. While online cloud storage is convenient, it has downsides like potential data breaches and changing service conditions. The speaker prefers maintaining data at home and explains the use of an external hard drive with backup functions, like the Western Digital My Passport, which provides automatic backups but can be cumbersome. To solve these issues, the speaker has opted for a Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) unit, which offers secure, automatic backups along with remote data accessibility.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses setting up a basic Synology NAS model with space for two hard drives, emphasizing their choice of installing two 3 terabyte hard drives. It is mentioned that even the basic model supports up to two 16 terabyte drives. The assembly process is simple, with hard drives sliding into place and secured by screws. The quality of Synology products is highlighted, specifically the dampened mounting holes and hard drive slots for quiet operation.
The speaker explains that the NAS can be used as an offline backup solution via USB or, preferably, connecting it to a router using a provided cable. After turning on the NAS, the next steps are to navigate to find.synology.com on a computer, proceed with a basic installation, set up a server name, username, and password, and navigate the web interface to enable network discovery in file services for SMB access.
The segment concludes with instructions to map the NAS as a network drive in Windows, access the NAS server through file explorer, and manage files on the NAS. The basic setup uses one drive for active file usage and the second as a backup, creating a mirror image of the first drive to ensure data safety in case of drive failure. The speaker notes that Synology NAS devices offer additional functionality and features not covered in this part.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses configuring an FTP server on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device for file transfers and enabling the “Wake on LAN” feature. This feature allows the NAS to sleep and wake up as needed to save energy. The steps include accessing the web interface’s control panel, navigating to hardware and power settings, enabling Wake on LAN, and setting a power schedule for startup and shutdown times. The speaker also covers installing the DS Finder and DS File apps on a smartphone for remote access to files stored on the NAS, emphasizing the importance of backing up data. The segment concludes with encouragement to safeguard precious data and a call to subscribe to the channel.