Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Synology beginner playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYl5sY0sL98h6NkTPnaqei3p0vcYJusYW
Videos and resources mentioned:
Synology drive lock down: youtu.be/Rup_hq15EUQ
RAID types explained: youtu.be/4J7iSumiJNk
SSD caching guide: youtu.be/x1WJvHWRqKE
Lightroom workflow on Synology: youtu.be/knP9GiE8IFk
Snapshots guide: youtu.be/P-9osuSdGGI
Synology RAID calculator: synology.com/en-af/support/RAID_calculator
Product links*:
8 Bay NAS: amzn.to/4m8v7GU
5 bay NAS: amzn.to/41zBE5Q
Cheapest compatible hard drives: amzn.to/41zAffC
SSD Cache: amzn.to/41Bk6pZ
#nas #synology
TOC:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Hardware overview and installing drives
04:11 Connecting to network
07:40 Installing DSM
10:03 Network connection speeds
10:54 Logging in and initial setup
16:23 Creating a storage pool
23:51 Storage pool settings I recommend
29:12 Shared folders and home/homes
34:34 Recycling bin
35:42 Accessing files via SMB
38:32 Snapshots
46:24 File settings I recommend
48:20 Users and groups
50:33 Security and power settings
54:22 Useful apps
56:06 Other videos to check out
58:07 Conclusion
*These are affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for supporting my channel!
Hire Me! yarboroughtechnologies.com/contact/?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=synology-setup-guide-2025
Post on the Forums! forums.spacerex.co
Synology beginner playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYl5sY0sL98h6NkTPnaqei3p0vcYJusYW
Videos and resources mentioned:
Synology drive lock down: youtu.be/Rup_hq15EUQ
RAID types explained: youtu.be/4J7iSumiJNk
SSD caching guide: youtu.be/x1WJvHWRqKE
Lightroom workflow on Synology: youtu.be/knP9GiE8IFk
Snapshots guide: youtu.be/P-9osuSdGGI
Synology RAID calculator: synology.com/en-af/support/RAID_calculator
Product links*:
8 Bay NAS: amzn.to/4m8v7GU
5 bay NAS: amzn.to/41zBE5Q
Cheapest compatible hard drives: amzn.to/41zAffC
SSD Cache: amzn.to/41Bk6pZ
#nas #synology
TOC:
00:00 Introduction
00:37 Hardware overview and installing drives
04:11 Connecting to network
07:40 Installing DSM
10:03 Network connection speeds
10:54 Logging in and initial setup
16:23 Creating a storage pool
23:51 Storage pool settings I recommend
29:12 Shared folders and home/homes
34:34 Recycling bin
35:42 Accessing files via SMB
38:32 Snapshots
46:24 File settings I recommend
48:20 Users and groups
50:33 Security and power settings
54:22 Useful apps
56:06 Other videos to check out
58:07 Conclusion
*These are affiliate links, which means that if you purchase a product through one of them, I will receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for supporting my channel!
