The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging. While it remains reliable and functions perfectly, I'm stuck with an older DSM version, specifically version 6.4.
Sr. System Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
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2023-09-19T08:52:51Z
Sep 19, 2023
An improvement that could be made to Synology DSM is the ability to support backups of clusters, specifically VMware or Hyper-V clusters. Currently, when VMs are moved from one host to another within the cluster, the backup fails as the VM was previously registered on a specific host. Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts. By enhancing this feature, Synology could improve the functionality of its backup package and provide seamless backup support for cluster environments.
If you need a higher speed, you can go for a flash disk. Our company needs a repository and not a higher speed or performance. The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution. The product's hardware pricing is an area that needs improvement in the solution. The stability of the product also needs improvement.
Synology DSM (DiskStation Manager) is a comprehensive software platform designed for Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices. It serves as the operating system for these devices, providing a wide range of features and functionalities.The primary use case of Synology DSM is to centralize and manage data storage for organizations. It allows businesses to store, access, and share files securely across multiple devices and platforms. With its intuitive user interface, DSM simplifies the...
Users may lose their data if they don't configure the solution properly.
The only bothersome aspect is that the device is aging. While it remains reliable and functions perfectly, I'm stuck with an older DSM version, specifically version 6.4.
The platform could be much more cost-effective and flexible for integrating third-party products.
An improvement that could be made to Synology DSM is the ability to support backups of clusters, specifically VMware or Hyper-V clusters. Currently, when VMs are moved from one host to another within the cluster, the backup fails as the VM was previously registered on a specific host. Even though Synology provides a backup solution, it does not recognize the VM movement across cluster hosts. By enhancing this feature, Synology could improve the functionality of its backup package and provide seamless backup support for cluster environments.
If you need a higher speed, you can go for a flash disk. Our company needs a repository and not a higher speed or performance. The product's only shortcoming is pricing, as it is an expensive solution. The product's hardware pricing is an area that needs improvement in the solution. The stability of the product also needs improvement.
Synology DSM is a good enough solution for small and medium companies, but I have not seen a big configuration of the solution for a big organization.