Install docker on DS218j

[Chaiteachai]

Hello all,

I tried to download the docker package from the ftp site - https://usdl.synology.com/download/Package/spk/

However it wont install on my DS218j. First can i even install dockeron my nas ? I know its not officially supported but If there's a better guide to install docker, please let me know. Thank you!

 

[fredbert]

The Synology Docker package is only for plus and xs models .... those running Intel 64-bit CPUs. Though @wwwampy has it on the ‘unsupported’ DS418play but it has the right CPU.

Looking at the Docker website I see they support Debian and Ubuntu on ARM CPU so a long shot is to try to build your own.

 

[wwwampy]

Though @wwwampy has it on the ‘unsupported’ DS418play but it has the right CPU.

Yes, I run it on DS418play, but maybe it's the CPU. Not sure if you can run it in any J Series.

 

[Rusty]

Even if there was a way any unit with less then 1GB of ram will not be the best Docker solution.

 

[fredbert]

Yes, I run it on DS418play, but maybe it's the CPU. Not sure if you can run it in any J Series.

DS418play has the same CPU and upgradeable RAM as the Docker-supported DS218+. Other than saying it doesn't support Docker and VMs, and no eSata interface the DS418play is the 4-bay version of the DS218+.

 

[fredbert]

Even if there was a way any unit with less then 1GB of ram will not the best Docker solution.

There is that too. The j-series is focused on the original function of storing and serving files while the plus series is adding extra server features.

 

[jak8]

Hi, I have been runnning Docker on a modded DS412 for many years but recently got a DS1817 on ebay and bought it rather blindly not appreciating the rstrictions of ARM cpus. Needless to say I was devastated when I started to utilise the 1817 I was amazed at the reduced range of apps that are available and in particular the lack of docker.

I am actively searching means of mouting docker on the unit and note the recent developments that are being made on the BUILDX/ARM project

Given that I have increased the ram in the DS1817 to 8Gb I am hopeful it is more capable than the DS218j discussed in this thread.

BUILDX has beeen around for a long while can Rusty advise if he is aware of it being utulised to mount docker onan AEM Synology nas. Furthermore are Synology inc committing any resources to develop docker on their arm units?

 

[Akira]

Hmm tempeted to look at this in my 414j...just for "shits and giggles" any hints on where you started @wwwampy?

 

[Rusty]

Furthermore are Synology inc committing any resources to develop docker on their arm units?

Not a clue. Guess we wait and see.

 

[Akira]

Looks like I'm SooL.
DSM7 means it's a manual install (DSM7 runs like a complete dog on this machine).
But the CPU means it's a complete no-go Mindspeed Comcerto C2000 can't find an install for idpkg anywhere.

 

[wwwampy]

Hmm tempeted to look at this in my 414j...just for "shits and giggles" any hints on where you started @wwwampy?

How did I get the Docker on my NAS? I just downloaded the package for 918+: Download Center - DS918+ | Synology Inc.

Then installed it manually in the package center.

 

[fredbert]

But the DS418play has the same Intel CPU as the DS218+, and the 218+ is officially supported for Synology's Docker package. The Synology Docker package is only built for Intel CPU.

 

[wwwampy]

Yes, you can pick the package for 218+ too.

EDIT: but yes, it will not run on 414j