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Chapter 1: Introduction

Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)

is an intuitive web-based operating system for every

Synology NAS, designed to help you manage your digital assets across all network locations.

With

DSM 7.1

, your network-attached storage device doesn't just serve as a file-sharing center

within your local area network but also enables you to accomplish more than what you can

imagine.

DSM main features and functionality includes:

File-sharing and syncing

: Instantly access, share, and sync your digital assets conveniently and

securely across multiple devices whenever you want, no matter where you are.

Backup and restoration

: Through our license-free backup solutions, back up and protect your

digital assets on your computers, virtual machines, cloud services, and NAS to avoid service

downtime that can jeopardize your personal or business goals.

Team collaboration

: In the privacy of your own cloud, create a motivated team culture while

satisfying all collaboration needs with Synology Office, Calendar, and Chat.

Multimedia streaming

: Through an intuitive web-based interface, access and compile your

multimedia content into a multimedia library that can be used by multimedia applications or

packages at your convenience.

Video surveillance

: A complete surveillance solution that provides intelligent monitoring and

video management tools to safeguard your valuable assets in your business, home, and other

environments.

Virtualization storage

: Streamlined provisioning and management of virtual machines to

access storage space over storage network, as if the space used were in one local disk, with

full certification for VMware® vSphere™, Microsoft® Hyper-V®, Citrix® XenServer™, and

OpenStack virtualization environments.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Section	Page
DSM 7.1 User Guide	2
Chapter 1: Introduction	4
Chapter 2: Quick Start Guide	5
2.1 Install drives	5
2.2 Get started with DSM	7
2.3 Sign up for a Synology Account	9
2.4 Navigate your DSM desktop	10
2.5 Check regional options	14
2.6 Specify your QuickConnect ID	14
2.7 Configure storage space	15
2.8 Create a shared folder and start sharing files	16
2.9 Install add-on packages	20
2.10 Create local users and groups	21
2.11 Manage notification settings	23
2.12 Fortify security	24
2.13 Keep your DSM updated	29
Chapter 3: Account & Privileges	31
3.1 Account & privileges	31
3.2 Directory clients	32
3.3 Synology Directory Server	32
3.4 LDAP Server	33
3.5 SSO Server	33
3.6 RADIUS Server	34
Chapter 4: Storage & Virtualization	35
4.1 Storage Manager	35
4.2 Storage expansion	38
4.3 Storage Analyzer	39
4.4 SAN Manager & Storage Console	39
4.5 Virtual Machine Manager	40
Chapter 5: File-Sharing & Sync	41
5.1 Shared Folder	41
5.2 File services	42
5.3 File Station	43
5.4 Synology Drive Server	43
5.5 Cloud Sync	44
5.6 WebDAV	45
Chapter 6: Data Backup	46
6.1 Active Backup Suite	46
6.2 USB Copy	48
Chapter 7: NAS Protection	49
7.1 DSM configuration backup	49
7.2 Hyper Backup	49
7.3 Snapshot Replication	50
7.4 Synology High Availability	50
Chapter 8: Security	51
8.1 Security settings	51
8.2 Secure SignIn	51
8.3 Security Advisor	52
8.4 Antivirus	52
Chapter 9: Network	53
9.1 External Access	53
9.2 Network Settings	55
9.3 Proxy Server	60
9.4 DNS Server	62
9.5 DHCP Server	63
9.6 VPN Server	63
Chapter 10: Management	65
10.1 Hardware & Power Settings	65
10.2 Login Portal	66
10.3 Resource Monitor	67
10.4 Log Center	67
10.5 Universal Search	68
10.6 Central Management System	69
10.7 Active Insight	69
10.8 System reset	70
Chapter 11: Productivity	71
11.1 Synology Office	71
11.2 Note Station	71
11.3 Synology Chat	72
11.4 Synology Calendar	72
11.5 Synology Contacts	72
11.6 Synology MailPlus	73
11.7 Web Station	74
Chapter 12: Multimedia	76
12.1 Synology Photos	76
12.2 Video Station	77
12.3 Audio Station	77
12.4 Media Server	77
12.5 Indexing Service	78
12.6 Advanced Media Extensions	78
Chapter 13: Surveillance	79
13.1 Set up IP Cameras	79
13.2 Monitor Center	80
13.3 Recording & Playback	80
13.4 Comprehensive Management Features	81
13.5 Centralized Management System	81
Appendix	82

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