The Synology Show - Backups and Home Server

Feb 5, 2020

Discover the perks of a Synology home server for backups and personal projects. The hosts dive into the best hard drives like Seagate Iron Wolf and RAID setups. They explore efficient off-site backup strategies, emphasizing the importance of mirroring your backups with services like Backblaze B2. Learn about optimizing data management through Plex media server integration and automating processes with Docker. Plus, hear about home surveillance solutions and the tech adventure of managing your own server.

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ADVICE

NAS Drive Recommendations

Use WD Red or Seagate IronWolf drives in your Synology NAS.
These drives are designed for constant read/write operations.

ADVICE

RAID Options for NAS

Consider RAID 5 for faster speed and retrieval on your NAS.
Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) offers flexibility with mixed drive sizes.

ANECDOTE

Importance of Battery Backup

Wes accidentally unplugged his Synology, causing a loud four-day file system check.
He recommends a battery backup to prevent improper shutdowns.

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