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This year was quiet for Synology in terms of new and refreshed devices, routers, and NAS alike. Continue reading...

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Synology Ending Support for DSM 6.2: Key Dates, Announcements, and What It Means for You Synology officially announced the end of support for its DiskStation Manager (DSM) 6.2 in late 2023, with the final termination of updates taking effect on October 1, 2024. This marked the conclusion of DSM 6.2’s extended support period, which had been in place since its initial release in May 2018. For nearly six years, DSM 6.2 has provided users with a secure, stable, and feature-rich platform for managing their NAS systems, but Synology has now phased out the operating system to focus on newer DSM versions like 7.1 and 7.2. Despite the long life of DSM 6.2, its end means users still running this OS will no longer receive updates, security...

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How to Restore Video Station and HEVC Support on DSM 7.2.2 The latest Synology DSM 7.2.2 update has removed Video Station and transcoding features, causing a stir among users who rely on their Synology NAS for multimedia playback. Without these features, streaming high-quality videos, especially those in HEVC (H.265) format, has become challenging. However, there are ways to restore Video Station and HEVC support on DSM 7.2.2. This article will guide you through the steps and provide insights from the community on handling these changes. Continue reading... - - -

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Synology DSM 7.2.2 Update: A Major Shift in Multimedia Support Synology has released its latest software update, DSM 7.2.2, introducing several new features and enhancements. This update focuses on improving security and providing more options for customization. One of the notable security improvements includes enhanced SAML SSO client authentication, which helps ensure secure internal communications. Additionally, the update offers new options for third-party package installations, making it easier for developers to customize and distribute their applications. Despite these changes, DSM 7.2.2 is an optional update, and current users of DSM 7.2.1 can continue using their existing version, as it still receives firmware updates and...

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Synology EOL Video Station in the DSM 7.2.2. Update – Why, How, When and Should You Care? I generally don’t make a big song and dance whenever Synology’s more incremental software updates arrive. If you really get into the statistics of the matter, Synology rolls out numerous smaller updates throughout the year to their popular DSM platform. However, I am definitely making a big exception with DSM 7.2.2. Although this update features a vast number of security patches against widespread vulnerabilities in the Linux/network landscape, the big change in Synology that we need to talk about is the reduced support for VC1 and HEVC, and the retirement of Synology Video Station. Also, DSM 7.2.2 is a staged rollout, which means a gradual...

Taipei, Taiwan—August 26, 2024—Synology today released DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.2.2. This latest update enhances system reliability by addressing p Continue reading... - - - Source: synology.com

The last DSM 7.2 update was 7.2.1 back in September of 2023. In the meantime, five incremental updates have arrived. Continue reading...

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Synology introduced Docker support back in May 2015. It was the start of a brand new era for Synology NAS users. This was when DSM was in its fifth major version. Continue reading...

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Synology DSM 7.2 Update for RackStation Removes EXT4 Support Synology’s latest update to DSM 7.2 (brings a significant shift in the file system landscape for its NAS devices. This update not only enhances the functionality of the Storage Manager but also marks a crucial transition from EXT4 to BTRFS file systems for many of its models. This article delves into the specifics of this update, the differences between EXT4 and BTRFS file systems, and guides you on how to navigate these changes, including reverting to older firmware versions for EXT4 support. Continue reading... - - - Check out FREE NAS advice section on nascompares.com

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It has been three years since the first public preview version of DSM 7 was available to the public and during that time DSM 6 has been supported by Synology in terms of security patches, functionalities, and package updates. The life cycle is normal in both hardware and software, so on October 1st, 2024, Synology will terminate support for DSM 6.2. This version is currently in an extended life phase, meaning that after that date no more security updates or features will be developed for it. Continue reading...

Synology today announced substantial improvements to its data management solution, with the DSM 7.2.1 operating system release, significant updates to Continue reading... - - - Source: synology.com

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