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How to use Gmail SMTP server to send emails for DSM

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

Gmail SMTP server requires authentication. Previously, users who employed Gmail to send Synology DSM notification obtained authentication via OAuth authorization. DSM system notifications settings at Control Panel Personal notifications settings at Personal However, in August 2019, Google changed its authentication mechanism applied to DSM. OAuth is thus not supported anymore. Those who previously used OAuth authorization to authorize access…

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How to join your Synology NAS to JumpCloud LDAP

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

LDAP service allows users to easily access and manage distributed directory information over an IP network. Oftentimes, it is also used as a central location for storing usernames and passwords, thus enabling different services to access the LDAP server to validate users. This tutorial will guide you through the process of joining your Synology NAS…

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How to join your Synology NAS to Google Secure LDAP

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

Overview LDAP service allows users to easily access and manage distributed directory information over an IP network. Oftentimes, it is also used as a central location for storing username and passwords, thus enabling different services to connect to the LDAP server to validate users. This tutorial will guide you through the process of joining your…

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How to join my Synology NAS into Windows Active Directory domain

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

Overview This article will guide you through the process of joining your Synology NAS to an Active Directory Domain Controller, setting up domain user/group privileges to access Synology NAS resources. You will also learn the benefits of joining your Synology NAS with an Active Directory Domain Controller from this article. This article assumes that as…

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How to install RSAT to set up group policies for Synology Directory Server

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

Group policies are used to manage individual objects within a domain, such as users, groups, computers, and organizational units. This tutorial will guide you through how to install RSAT to set up group policies. Note: Synology Directory Server is the updated version of Active Directory Server, not LDAP Server (formerly named Directory Server). Contents Before you start Download…

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How to enhance the security of your Synology NAS

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

Whenever your Synology NAS is connected to the Internet, there is a chance that hackers and viruses will attack your Synology NAS and try to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This article will provide you various methods to strengthen the security settings of your Synology NAS and protect it from being hacked. Contents Before…

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Why is my Microsoft Office file locked for editing when opened over SMB?

UncategorizedBy adminApril 4, 2020

If you see a message indicating that your Microsoft Office file (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint) is locked for editing when trying to open it, it may be resulted from the following reasons: The file is opened on another client device. Another user is currently editing the same file. Windows is trying to read the file…

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How to Assign a Home Directory to Synology Directory Server Users (Roaming Profile)

UncategorizedBy adminApril 3, 2020

With roaming profiles, domain users can access their files when logging in to any computer in the network. All saved files, such as Desktop and My Documents, are kept in the remote shared folder. This allows domain users to have the same user experience when working on different computers. To enable a roaming profile for…

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How to migrate ACL permissions to Synology NAS

UncategorizedBy adminApril 3, 2020

Overview For an office environment where all computers are joined to the same Windows ADS domain, if the PC server is running out of storage space, IT professionals might want to replace the PC server with a Synology NAS as their company’s data center. Synology NAS is equipped with ACL and ADS support to integrate…

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How to map network drives via Synology Assistant

UncategorizedBy adminApril 3, 2020

Overview Synology NAS is designed to make storing and sharing files within your local network quick and simple, allowing you to directly access shared folders and files on the Synology NAS without going through the hassle of logging into DSM every time. You’ll be able to store files to your Synology NAS with Windows Explorer just like…

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