Synology NAS Fundamentals (SYN1EN)

Networking, Synology

This four-hour video course introduces you to the basics of Synology NAS and the DSM operating system, from an overview of the product portfolio and installation and initial setup to the use of basic and more advanced services. It is designed for beginners and users who want to consolidate their existing knowledge.

You will learn about storage, user and shared folder management, remote access, data synchronization and backup, as well as device security and maintenance. The explanations are supported by practical demonstrations directly in the Synology NAS environment. You can take the video course whenever it suits you and work through it at your own pace.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Understand the Synology product portfolio and the DSM environment and perform NAS installation and initial setup.
  • Configure storage, users and file sharing to meet the needs of a household or small business.
  • Use remote access, synchronization and multimedia applications to work with your data conveniently.
  • Secure your NAS and protect stored data through backups, regular maintenance and troubleshooting of common operational issues.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • New and prospective Synology NAS users who want to understand its capabilities and perform the initial setup.
  • Home users who want to manage, share and back up files, photos and other data.
  • Small business administrators who need to learn the fundamentals of Synology NAS administration and security.
  • Users with basic experience who want to consolidate their knowledge and make use of more of their device’s features.

TRAINING FORMAT

The Synology NAS Basics course is available as a four-hour video course in Czech, which you can purchase and then access on our ICT Pro Akademie learning platform. You can learn at your own pace, fit your studies around your schedule and revisit individual topics at any time.

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COURSE LOCATION AND AVAILABLE DATES

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Need this course in English?

Public courses are usually delivered in Czech, but this course is also available in English. We can arrange private training for your team online, at your premises or in our classrooms, and tailor the content to your needs.

For groups of around 4 or more participants, private training can already be comparable in price to booking individual places on a public course. Send us your requirements and we’ll recommend the best format and provide an exact quote.

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Course content:

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  • Introduction
    1. Synology Website
    2. Hardware and Client Compatibility
  • Instalation
    1. Synology DSM Installatio
    2. Synology Assistant
  • First steps
    1. Explanation of DSM Interface
    2. Control Panel
    3. Package Center
  • Synology Account
    1. What is Synology Account
    2. QuickConnect
  • Storage Pools and Volumes
    1. Storage Configuration Terminology
    2. HDD/SSD
    3. Storage Pools, RAID types (mirror/stripe/SHR)
    4. Volumes (btrfs/ext4)
  • Users
    1. DSM User and Group Accounts
    2. Setting User Environment and Priviledges
  • File Services
    1. Enabling and File Services Setup
    2. Working with File Station
    3. How to Add/Delete Shared Folder
    4. Accessing Files, Map Network Drive
  • Multimedia
    1. Photo Station
    2. Moments
    3. Video Station
    4. Audio Station
  • Private Cloud and Cloud Sync
    1. Synology Drive Server
    2. Setup External Access
    3. Team Folders
    4. Working with Synology Drive Client
    5. Cloud Sync - Syncing Files to Public Cloud
  • Remote access
    1. QuickConnect
    2. External Access, DDNS, Router Configuration
    3. Share File Links and File Requests
  • Security
    1. Security Advisor
    2. Securing Authentication, 2-step verification
    3. How to Create Let´s Encrypt Certificate
    4. Activate HTTPS
  • Maintenance
    1. Notifications, Log Center
    2. SMART Test
    3. Storage Analyzer
    4. Resource Monitor
  • Backup
    1. Backup NAS Data to External Target
    2. Working with Hyper Backup
  • Basic Troubleshooting
    1. Power/HDD/NIC Status LED Indicators
    2. How to Reset NAS (Admin password/Settings)
    3. HDD Issues
    4. Remote and Local Access Issues
    5. NAS not Accessible
    6. Contact Synology Support
Prerequisites:
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Schedule:
1 day (9:00-13:00)
Language:
English

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Photo from the Synology training sessionSynology in-person training sessions are held in our fully equipped, modern IT classrooms in Brno.
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Photo from the Synology training sessionSynology in-person training sessions are held in our fully equipped, modern IT classrooms in Brno.
Synology Training Classroom photo
Photo from the Synology training sessionSynology in-person training sessions are held in our fully equipped, modern IT classrooms in Brno.
Synology Training Classroom photo
Photo from the Synology training sessionSynology in-person training sessions are held in our fully equipped, modern IT classrooms in Brno.
Synology Training Classroom photo
Photo from the Synology training sessionSynology in-person training sessions are held in our fully equipped, modern IT classrooms in Brno.
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