In the first part of our Synology Drive guide, we explored an overview of Synology Drive and its benefits as a self-hosted cloud solution for homelabs. We then walked through the installation and initial...
Managing and securing your data is a critical part of any homelab setup. Synology Drive is a versatile tool that turns your Synology NAS (Network-Attached Storage) into a private cloud solution, offering file synchronization,...
Contents1 Introduction2 What is Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)?3 Why Choose Synology Virtual Machine Manager for Your Homelab?4 System Requirements for Synology VMM4.0.1 Supported Synology NAS Models5 Install Synology Virtual Machine Manager6 Configure Synology...
Restoring virtual machines (VMs) is a crucial task for any homelab enthusiast or IT professional using a VMware vSphere environment. Whether due to data corruption, accidental deletions, or hardware failures, having a reliable and...
When managing a VMware vSphere homelab, having a reliable backup solution is crucial. Whether you’re testing new software, simulating a production environment, or simply learning, data loss can be a significant setback. Synology Active...
In today’s digital era, cloud platforms like Microsoft 365 (M365) have become indispensable tools for businesses of all sizes. These platforms offer a suite of applications and services designed to enhance productivity, collaboration, and...
As some of you know, I’ve been a Synology fanboy since 2014. My journey with Synology began with a single NAS for hosting my virtual machines on ESXi, and over the years, my homelab...
Everyone with a homelab runs some sort of firewall in their environment. Either as a physical box (Ubiquiti Dream Machine, Sophos SG/XG appliances, pfSense appliances, whitebox firewall) or as a virtual machine on vSphere,...
Looks like I’m little bit into Lifecycle managers, but this time it’s the vRealize Lifecycle Manager (vRLCM). I’m running the vRLCM now for quite a time in my lab to play around with different...