What is Entware? Entware is a software repository for embedded devices like routers or network attached storages. It is a modern alternative to Optware and was originally designed for use on OpenWRT but has been adapted for use on other distributions. Why use Entware? On a Synology NAS you can use so-called Synology add-on packages …
In this post we are going to install the latest Docker binaries on a Synology NAS without using the official Synology Docker package. Because the Docker version that is currently installed by the this package is pretty old, upgrading to a newer version is a hot topic in the Synology community. There are scripts available …
What is Docker? Docker is a lightweight virtualization application that gives you the ability to run thousands of containers created by developers from all over the world on your Synology NAS. The hugely popular built-in image repository, Docker Hub, allows you to find shared applications from other talented developers. Docker is available as an add-on …
What is SSH? SSH or Secure Shell is a cryptographic network protocol which allows you to connect securely to your Synology NAS by using a text-based interface. When a secure SSH connection is established, a shell session will be started, and you will be able to manipulate the Synology NAS by typing commands within the …
Hardware There are a lot of Synology NAS models that you can choose from. You can use the button below to find a model that is suitable for you. I decided to buy a two bay Synology DS716+ with a quad core Intel Celeron processor. In addition to a Synology NAS, I also bought a …
