Export/import programs and settings from an old desktop or laptop to a new desktop or laptop. Getting a list of all programs from your old computer to reinstall on your new computer.
I use the DS918+ for many years, my content and my radio station, works on this server. Don't forget, you can use teaming on the network interface that gives you double bandwidth. If your switch can handle that, I use a 2,5Gb switch for that part of my intranet. For my Dante network and all of my workstations, I have a 48 port HP enterprise switch, PC's in a VLAN, my IP phones on another VLAN and the Broadband Dante AioP VLAN for the studio. And I have Barracuda in front of my router, so that part is also protected.
I now use Kamrui, Alderlake, 16GB, 556GB. It's fast but win 11/edge amongst other items are going. Let's get-on with what's coming called the Mini which you did some good check-it-out, on.
That's the sort of thing I want to know. I would have the NAS plugged into my ethernet/wifi router, which has spare ethernet ports. My desktop has only one. Other machines access the internet via wifi over my router. I have several questions on how to work this out.
The NAS should connect to the router or network switch with an Ethernet cable. NAS stands for Network Attached Storage and is meant to connect directly to the network.
@@Eternal_Tech Thanks. I would indeed do it that way, as the router has several LAN ports. My setup is a mix of devices using WiFI to connect to the wireless/ethernet router, plus my desktop which is plugged directly into the router with an ethernet cable. My main concern is about the wireless devices accessing the NAS, performance, security, configuration and so forth. I guess the answer is to read up on the NAS user guide(s).
Britec, could you please do a video for setting up an older pc (win7 or 10) as a server? i tried shared folders but it was slow and it capped at 100 odd tb from memory with a lot of unused TB off the drives - apparently microsoft removed some functionality so that people would move to server edition. anyway, at the moment i'm just sharing folders. it's fine but not ideal. i'd like it to have parity etc. the reason why i'd prefer a win solution is just because i have old pc's that are doing nothing and also i would imagine it would be much easier for someone 'older' like me instead of learning these synologies, apps, containers and what have you. i just need a set and forget option. thx in advance.
Im trying to figure out a better storage solution. Other than my 5 tb storage drives. You used 4tb could i start off with 14 or 16 tb storage drives instead. I edit over the shoulder videos my way isn't working to well im open to ideas Thanks for the video
Hard for me to budget around $2,000 for this with taxes. Data is important and don’t doubt that I should pay to keep it. But this seems too much for my wallet. Does this keep the data moving to reduce the likelihood bit rot?
I would suggest a regular PC build. The PC has a 128 GB NVMe as primary Windows boot disk. Then install 4 (four) 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the PC as secondary data storage. Each HDD has 16 TB, 20 TB, etc depending on users needs. 4×16 TB = 64 TB. That's all.
4 TB drives are cheap, and as one can simply add an additional 2 drives as needed for expansion, well, that should net about 12 TB of capacity. Barebones, it's still about $600.. So, I agree with your sentiment that it's not really worth the investment at that price point. $150 worth of drives in a $600 enclosure makes little sense; heck, I'd opt for larger SSD's first. 5 to 10 years ago, I would have considered 4 TB HDD drives.
Let me know what you want to see next in comments.
Export/import programs and settings from an old desktop or laptop to a new desktop or laptop. Getting a list of all programs from your old computer to reinstall on your new computer.
If it's even possible: if there is a NAS for begginers.
As a DS218+ owner, Synology is a great solution for experienced nas users but is definitely not for beginners!
I use the DS918+ for many years, my content and my radio station, works on this server. Don't forget, you can use teaming on the network interface that gives you double bandwidth. If your switch can handle that, I use a 2,5Gb switch for that part of my intranet. For my Dante network and all of my workstations, I have a 48 port HP enterprise switch, PC's in a VLAN, my IP phones on another VLAN and the Broadband Dante AioP VLAN for the studio. And I have Barracuda in front of my router, so that part is also protected.
I now use Kamrui, Alderlake, 16GB, 556GB. It's fast but win 11/edge amongst other items are going. Let's get-on with what's coming called the Mini which you did some good check-it-out, on.
Freenas will do.
The FreeNAS Project is an open source storage operating system (OS) that allows the sharing of storage over a network
Lovely looking NAS, just realized your DSM dashboard on this is different to the one on mine.
latest version I think
nice bit of kit, well reviewed
Thanks 👍
NAS for beginners please
Are there any NAS that utilise NVME drives instead of traditional HDDs?
I think the closest thing is pcie cards that one can connect 4 or more nvme drives to, that have raid capability.
Amazing👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Brian when you was setting up the Bas was plugged in to the computer or router to connect ? Can you let me now please grate video steve b.
That's the sort of thing I want to know. I would have the NAS plugged into my ethernet/wifi router, which has spare ethernet ports. My desktop has only one. Other machines access the internet via wifi over my router. I have several questions on how to work this out.
The NAS should connect to the router or network switch with an Ethernet cable. NAS stands for Network Attached Storage and is meant to connect directly to the network.
@@Eternal_Tech Thanks. I would indeed do it that way, as the router has several LAN ports. My setup is a mix of devices using WiFI to connect to the wireless/ethernet router, plus my desktop which is plugged directly into the router with an ethernet cable. My main concern is about the wireless devices accessing the NAS, performance, security, configuration and so forth. I guess the answer is to read up on the NAS user guide(s).
Hi Brian can you use more than one NAS on my home network? i realey liked to know if you could do a video about this i would be grateful steve b
more about NAS please steve b
Britec, could you please do a video for setting up an older pc (win7 or 10) as a server? i tried shared folders but it was slow and it capped at 100 odd tb from memory with a lot of unused TB off the drives - apparently microsoft removed some functionality so that people would move to server edition. anyway, at the moment i'm just sharing folders. it's fine but not ideal. i'd like it to have parity etc. the reason why i'd prefer a win solution is just because i have old pc's that are doing nothing and also i would imagine it would be much easier for someone 'older' like me instead of learning these synologies, apps, containers and what have you. i just need a set and forget option. thx in advance.
Please can shoot a video of how to change Chromebook into windows 10 using SD card please
For $600? No thank you.
Yeah it really is too bad that theyre so pricey.
Im trying to figure out a better storage solution. Other than my 5 tb storage drives.
You used 4tb could i start off with 14 or 16 tb storage drives instead. I edit over the shoulder videos my way isn't working to well im open to ideas
Thanks for the video
I would use 8TB drive or higher if you can afford them, this was just a review.
Nice unit. But I don't have a need for one.
Understandable
It may be the ultimate backup solution but us non-nerds would struggle with its complexity.
There so easy to use im no expert in them and i have a 8 bay nas
The software displayed looks extremely complex to me. I would just use Windows File Manager to copy to the NAS.
Cool
Cheers
Hard for me to budget around $2,000 for this with taxes. Data is important and don’t doubt that I should pay to keep it. But this seems too much for my wallet. Does this keep the data moving to reduce the likelihood bit rot?
Nice unit, but too costly for me in NZ land.
They are an expensive investment, but worth every penny
Cool!
Thanks
All backup vs thunder strok is nothing.
It made me cringe to see him use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to unscrew an #1 or #0 screw.
Worked didn't it?
I would suggest a regular PC build. The PC has a 128 GB NVMe as primary Windows boot disk.
Then install 4 (four) 3.5-inch SATA HDD to the PC as secondary data storage.
Each HDD has 16 TB, 20 TB, etc depending on users needs. 4×16 TB = 64 TB. That's all.
Not worth doing with only 4 terabyte drives.
4 TB drives are cheap, and as one can simply add an additional 2 drives as needed for expansion, well, that should net about 12 TB of capacity.
Barebones, it's still about $600.. So, I agree with your sentiment that it's not really worth the investment at that price point. $150 worth of drives in a $600 enclosure makes little sense; heck, I'd opt for larger SSD's first. 5 to 10 years ago, I would have considered 4 TB HDD drives.
Its a review, will replace drives with larger drives.
@@Britec09 Oh ok.
I have moved to a new NAS.
I prefer the older drive emulation than a Linux style subdirectory system ... 🦘