Photography Archive Storage with Synology

Creating a bomb-proof system for scalable long term storage and backup of important data is a challenge that all photographers have to overcome. Join RC as he shares a solid solution that involves using a network attached storage device from Synology. In this introductory class you will learn what is possible with this solution, how to get it set up, and how to start using it for all of your data storage needs.

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RC Concepcion

Release Date: 2013-10-08

Lessons

Introduction

<p>Join RC as he goes over the goals and intent of this class.</p>

Duration: 1 mins 57 seconds

NAS

<p>Learn what it means to have a NAS, or Network Attached Storage, and how it works.</p>

Duration: 5 mins 20 seconds

Setting Up

<p>After plugging in the drives and powering up the unit there are a few more things to know about getting your device set up.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 39 seconds

Configuring the Device

<p>With the software installed you can move forward with configuring the device to use the drives you have installed.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 51 seconds

Adding New Drives

<p>These units are all expandable and you will want to know how to scale up by adding new drives.</p>

Duration: 6 mins 31 seconds

Using the Control Panel

<p>Inside the Control Panel is where you will configure the device to work on your network.</p>

Duration: 4 mins 8 seconds

Creating a Shared Folder

<p>Before putting data on the device you need to set up a shared folder and its permissions for access.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 22 seconds

Managing Users

<p>You'll want to set up user access, permissions, and passwords for management and security.</p>

Duration: 3 mins 40 seconds

Backup Strategies

<p>There are a few ways to approach backing up your data.</p>

Duration: 7 mins 18 seconds

Transferring Data

<p>Now you are ready to start transferring data between your Synology unit and your workstation.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 20 seconds

Installing Packages

<p>The Synology unit has its own operating system and you can install programs, called packages, to extend its functionality further.</p>

Duration: 2 mins 47 seconds

Accessing Your Data Online

<p>One option to consider is setting up your Synology to be able to access it over the Web, and even back up the data on your unit to the cloud.</p>

Duration: 5 mins 45 seconds