Synology NAS Setup Guide & The Little Book of Synology DSM
Fully Updated March 2024
Based around DSM 7.2 “The missing manual that should have been supplied with the DiskStation” With superb functionality and ease of use through the acclaimed DSM operating system, Synology DiskStations are the NAS of choice for the discerning purchaser. Whether it is the storage and sharing of information, the streaming of videos, music and photos to computers and smart devices, video surveillance or the ability to have a private cloud that allows access to information from anywhere, the DiskStation can do it. But this power and flexibility comes at a price and setting up a DiskStation for the very first time can seem a daunting prospect, especially as it is not supplied with a manual. This comprehensive, experience-based guide, with 350 illustrations and screen shots and proven easy-to-follow instructions, will take you through the process from start to finish and help ensure that your home or small business network is a success. Covers working with Windows, macOS, Linux PCs, Chromebooks, Smartphones and tablets. Whether you have just purchased a DiskStation, are about to, or simply want to find out more about Synology NAS and DSM, this guide has helped thousands of people and will help you. Available for Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books and in Paperback and Hardback from Amazon. Contents: 1 GETTING STARTED 2 INSTALLING DSM 3 SHARED FOLDERS 4 MANAGING USERS 5 CONNECTING TO THE SERVER 6 SECURITY 7 BACKUPS 8 HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE 9 MULTIMEDIA & STREAMING 10 SYNOLOGY DRIVE SERVER & OFFICE SUITE 11 OTHER REMOTE CONNECTIVITY OPTIONS 12 STORAGE 13 SURVEILLANCE STATION 14 VIRTUALIZATION 15 MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS |
Updated March 2024
Based around DSM 7.2 This is a streamlined or ‘lite’ version of the popular and highly regarded Synology NAS Setup Guide for Home & Small Business described above, with some of the more advanced topics removed. If you just want to be up and running as quickly as possible, this guide is for you. If you require more information or are an advanced or business user, you might prefer the full version. The guide is organized in a logical order for you to follow. The first chapter is an introduction and provides useful background information about buying and preparing a DiskStation. Chapter 2 covers the initial installation of DSM and customizing the hardware options of the DiskStation. Chapter 3 describes how to create shared folders and Chapter 4 discusses creating and managing users. Chapter 5 covers the various methods for connecting Windows PCs, Macs, Linux PCs, Chromebooks and mobile devices to the DiskStation. Chapter 6 covers the important top of security, whilst Chapter 7 is all about backups and Chapter 8 is housekeeping & maintenance. Chapter 9 introduces the multimedia and streaming options available in DSM, whilst Chapter 10 is about setting up your own personal cloud, using Synology Drive Server. Finally, Chapter 11 discusses a range of miscellaneous topics to help you get more out of your DiskStation. Available for Kindle and in Paperback. |
Reviews
“If you purchase a Synology NAS, you should also purchase this manual. This is NO documentation included with the unit.” – Ken
“Excellent. I will finally be able to use my Synology that was sitting unused for 12+ months. Highly recommended book for someone with zero knowledge of networking” – AmGfADD
“I set up my Synology without the help of this book only to realize it was not doing what I wanted it to do. I bought the book, read through it page by page. Eventually, I realized I had to start over and reset my disk station to factory setting and then walk through the set up using this book. It made it simple and helped me understand the process better. Until I got this book my disk station was worthless to me because of my misunderstanding of how it all works together.” – DK
“This should come with DSM! Well written and concise. Just what a new user would need to get going and get the most out of the Synology system.” – GL
“Does everything it says on the tin. You really need one of these.” – RT
“Simple, concise and no-nonsense guide to setting up NAS in the comfort of your home. Much better than Synology Help website.” – AI
“The book that should've come with the NAS… At first, I thought the price for this little book was a bit steep. However it's turned out to be worth every penny and more, For the same price as a large hammer (my original solution), this book has ended my 2 year war with my Synology NAS with a far better outcome”. – CS
“Five Stars. Excellent book, should be included with the NAS”. – Amazon Customer
“Made setting up the Synology NAS server super simple. Walks you thru all the common stuff step by step. Great help. Thanks.” – L
“The perfect companion while setting up a Synology NAS. This book explains everything thing worth knowing when setting up a Synology NAS. It gives self confidence to a non-professional IT person and makes the setup of a Synology NAS really smooth and enjoyable. Thanks a lot for good tips and tricks on maintenance and daily usage.
Well written and up to date”. – MS
“Great Setup Guide. I work in the IT field but am very limited in the world of networking. Not only does this guide tell me "What" to do. It gives good suggestions and good examples”. – GH
“Great guide to do initial set-up of Synology NAS . Clear step by step instructions. Good value for money!” – HLB
“Super Buch zum Einstieg in die NAS Welt. Das Handbuch ist zwar Englisch aber trotzdem Informativ. Kann es jeden Empfehlen der leichte Englischkenntnisse hat.” – VS
“If you purchase a Synology NAS, you should also purchase this manual. This is NO documentation included with the unit.” – Ken
“Excellent. I will finally be able to use my Synology that was sitting unused for 12+ months. Highly recommended book for someone with zero knowledge of networking” – AmGfADD
“I set up my Synology without the help of this book only to realize it was not doing what I wanted it to do. I bought the book, read through it page by page. Eventually, I realized I had to start over and reset my disk station to factory setting and then walk through the set up using this book. It made it simple and helped me understand the process better. Until I got this book my disk station was worthless to me because of my misunderstanding of how it all works together.” – DK
“This should come with DSM! Well written and concise. Just what a new user would need to get going and get the most out of the Synology system.” – GL
“Does everything it says on the tin. You really need one of these.” – RT
“Simple, concise and no-nonsense guide to setting up NAS in the comfort of your home. Much better than Synology Help website.” – AI
“The book that should've come with the NAS… At first, I thought the price for this little book was a bit steep. However it's turned out to be worth every penny and more, For the same price as a large hammer (my original solution), this book has ended my 2 year war with my Synology NAS with a far better outcome”. – CS
“Five Stars. Excellent book, should be included with the NAS”. – Amazon Customer
“Made setting up the Synology NAS server super simple. Walks you thru all the common stuff step by step. Great help. Thanks.” – L
“The perfect companion while setting up a Synology NAS. This book explains everything thing worth knowing when setting up a Synology NAS. It gives self confidence to a non-professional IT person and makes the setup of a Synology NAS really smooth and enjoyable. Thanks a lot for good tips and tricks on maintenance and daily usage.
Well written and up to date”. – MS
“Great Setup Guide. I work in the IT field but am very limited in the world of networking. Not only does this guide tell me "What" to do. It gives good suggestions and good examples”. – GH
“Great guide to do initial set-up of Synology NAS . Clear step by step instructions. Good value for money!” – HLB
“Super Buch zum Einstieg in die NAS Welt. Das Handbuch ist zwar Englisch aber trotzdem Informativ. Kann es jeden Empfehlen der leichte Englischkenntnisse hat.” – VS