Introduction

After introducing how to choose one suitable Synology NAS model in previous article, I will show the path to build your own family data center by builtin apps of DSM in the following sections:

• Basic：User & Shared Folder
• Backup：PC Data
• Application：File Sync
• Application：Photo
• Application：Video & Audio
• Application：Download

This article is focused on backup, here we go!

Introduction

I am a fan of personal NAS with more than 2-year experience and have recently upgraded my DS216J to DS918+ at the 618-Sale event.

As more and more friends show interest in personal NAS, it’s time to write a series of articles sharing some useful tips and my best practices.

In this first article, I will explain what NAS is and which problems it can resolve.