Synology SA3400 Virtual Machine Manager s White Paper - Page 8

File sharing and collaboration server Run Multiple Virtual Synology NAS Company-wide chat server Backup server for development workstation Company official website File server / shared storage for departments / staff Drive Office Chat vDSM vDSM ABB vDSM Web Station vDSM SMB / AFP / NFS vDSM VMM cluster Figure 2: Administrators can run several instances of Virtual DSM on one physical Synology NAS to isolate certain DSM applications, boost service availability, or provide Virtual DSM machines for use by other users. This in essence creates multiple virtual Synology NAS. Combine DSM With Linux and Windows Services Among the primary benefits of using Synology VMM is the ability to combine Synology packages running on your Synology NAS' native DSM and Virtual DSM with services that require Linux and Windows servers in a highly flexible and expandable setup. DSM and Virtual DSM alike offer industry-leading data protection, surveillance, and network management features only available on Synology hardware. Small- and medium businesses that require limited Linux and Windows-based services can leverage VMM to retain a clean Synology setup, while also maintaining high availability Create Virtualization Clusters and Perform Live Migration VMM Pro lets you cluster together two to seven Synology NAS, and run and manage VMs across multiple host devices from a single console. Live migration lets you move running VMs from one device to another in their current state, without disconnecting from networks. Applications need not restart and crucial services can be back online in a matter of seconds. Host virtual servers and storage on separate computing and storage nodes to optimize performance. Adapt to changing workloads and configurations by flexibly managing and moving around virtual machines. Minimize downtime by migrating VMs to another Synology NAS ahead of planned maintenance. Protect Uptime With a Virtual High-Availability Cluster For certain applications, guaranteed access is of the essence. Mail servers and databases are prime examples. To keep such systems running around the clock, it is important to protect them from hardware or system failure. A high-availability cluster ensures that services can instantly failover to another hardware host. 06 Deployment Scenarios