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
Real User
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.
Software Engineer at a comms service provider with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 20
Aug 14, 2023
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 offers a comprehensive disk management and virtualization backup solution, known for its seamless connectivity across Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, enabling both novice and expert users to efficiently organize and secure their digital data.Synology DSM integrates intuitive features like the Btrfs file system, built-in backups, and Active Backup for Business, streamlining application installations such as Plex Media Server and Docker. It provides robust security and...
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.