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File Share is one of the big features in Synology giving users power to create content and share between each other. Also, Shared Folders can be user or role based, and there is a good amount of security involved when setting up folders. Open Control Pane...

Now that a storage pool, volume, and shared folder are created, we need to change a few settings to protect and monitor our data. Set up a Data Scrubbing Schedule on a Synology NAS Data scrubbing inspects your volumes and modifies detected inconsistencies....

The majority of NAS security needs to be done preventatively to easily recover from potential issues that might arise in the future.  It’s important to note that cybersecurity is always evolving and staying up to date with best practices is important. These a...

This article goes trough setting up NFS connection between Synology and PVE Database. Although using Proxmox Backup Server is better for keeping more backups using deduplication, verification and pruning options, having additional backup job directly from PVE ...

It is optional but recommended to create a separate backup user. In the next step we will connect our PBS to Proxmox VE, and for that you need a user. You could simply use the root user, but best practices dictate that a separate user is better for security re...

Datastore is where the backups will be saved. This article goes over configuring datastore using a disk on the machine. If not using volume from machine check out this article to use NAS storage via NFS   Creating Datastore Login to PBS Under Storage/Dis...

Gotify is a self-hosted notification server that lets you send messages to devices and apps via a simple API. It’s great for server alerts, home automation, and custom scripts because you control delivery and history. iGotify is the bridge that makes Gotify w...

This is a step-by-step document on how to connect a server directory to a Synology NAS using NFS. This guide assumes you have access to both the server and the Synology NAS. Prerequisites     Access to a server (Linux-based).    Access to a Synology NAS.    ...

This guide explains how to install and use Proxmox Backup Client on a Debian VM. This would allow non proxmox machine to be backed up using PBS. Proxmox Backup Client Documentation Proxmox Installaton for Proxmox Backup Client Documentation Installing Pro...

Here’s the complete step-by-step guide including cosmic-greeter setup for fingerprint login on Pop!_OS   Fingerprint Setup on Pop!_OS (Lenovo ThinkPad with COSMIC) Install Required Packages sudo apt update && sudo apt install fprintd libpam-fprintd ...

This guide walks you through the exact steps to diagnose and fix ACME certificate issues during a Pangolin installation. These steps cover the most common real‑world causes: DNS mismatches, blocked ports, Traefik misconfiguration, and redirect loops. Follow th...

I've set up a Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) system in my home to create a secure and private cloud for storing personal files and data. This system is connected to a Ubiquiti network, ensuring high-speed internet and robust security. The NAS is organ...

Network Security Network Setup   This NAS is located at my private residence behind a Ubiquiti Router, in a separate VLAN. Ubiquiti, an American tech company, specializes in home and enterprise network and security systems and infrastructure. Their system prov...

Redundancy The Synology NAS system is designed with RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks). RAID is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical data storage components into one or more logical units for data redundancy, perfo...

This article walks through downloading the Proxmox VE ISO, creating a bootable USB drive, and installing Proxmox on your server hardware. Note: Proxmox VE is a bare-metal installer. The entire target drive will be erased. Back up any important data before proc...

This article covers the Proxmox web interface, the primary tool for managing your server, VMs, and containers. Also, best practices for first login.   Post-Install Configuration (Highly Recommended)   Disable the Enterprise Repository (No Subscription) In the...

This article covers creating and configuring a full virtual machine in Proxmox. The example uses Ubuntu Server as the guest OS. Ubuntu Server is best lightweight option for running server as virtual machine. Unlike Ubuntu Desktop, this VM is accessed via comma...

LXC containers are a lightweight alternative to full VMs. They are ideal for running Linux services with minimal overhead. However they are running as rootless, so there is little more risk to compromising hypervisor itself as it shares kernel, unlike VM. Best...