DiskStation

Synology DiskStation is responsible to control my NAS which is responsible for the backup of all my computers. DS is specialized for Synology DiskStation and has applications to control the health of each hard drive, automated backup and file management. It allows us to run custom JavaScript applications since we can install docker, node and other applications and software. For that it is worthwhile.

• No more cloud backup
• Active backup with different versions
• Remote control via app

Google Cloud Storage, AWS Backup and QNAP NAS

ChatGPT, Cursor, Anthropic Claude, xAI Grok

We use a Synology DiskStation in our environment as a basic file server for centralized storage for several different departments. Rather than spin up and maintain an expensive file server, the portability and efficiency of a NAS better suits our needs. It is also set up as a part of our 3-2-1 backup plan.

• Lowered storage overhead by switching from a dedicated rackmount server format to a compact NAS
• Easy to manage and keep updated, cutting back on maintenance times
• Can be integrated with cloud backup solutions for data redundancy

I use several Synology DiskStations at different clients- gerat for storage and backups- love the different apps and we let users store music and pictures on some for personal use

• Cost of storage space is less expensive than windows server
• Easy remote acces for users no matter where they are
• Cost effective

QNAP NAS

CrashPlan, Carbonite Safe, Splashtop

While more and more products are cloud based nowadays, we also have some technologies that are local to the building, such as access control and camera systems. These need a decent backup solution. Synology DiskStation offers this in the Active Backup for Business software. Furthermore, the support for Docker means we can run a local monitoring solution to notify us in case a service disruption occurs.

• Positive impact: relatively small investment

LastPass for Business, IRIS CRM, Spotler

We currently have multiple Synology DiskStation's in our environment and have been very happy with them. They are used for general backup with Veeam, Self-hosted IP Camera solutions and general former employee data storage. These devices have become very critical to our day-to-day activities. Both companies I work for have multiple and serve different functions as described above.

• Ability to recover data that Cloud host had corrupted.
• Ability to have on Prem Backup.
• Ability to work/collab with multiple vendors.
• Quick NAS/Network Storage
• BRFS - The file system that allows for different drives/sizes

Terrastation

Microsoft 365, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, SOLIDWORKS, SecurID, Datto RMM