Installing and Configuring Synology Virtual Machine Manager on DS723+
In this blog post, I will guide you through the process of installing and configuring the Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) application on my Synology DS723+. This cost-effective and easily managed virtualization environment combines computing, storage, and networking resources on a single hardware platform, making it an ideal solution for small to medium-sized businesses and home users.
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Step 1: Enable VMM on DS723+
To start, we need to enable the VMM feature on our DS723+. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Synology NAS using the web-based interface.
2. Navigate to “Control Panel” > “System Setting” > “Virtual Machine Manager”.
3. Select the “Enable VMM” option and click “Apply”.
Step 2: Install VMM Package
Once VMM is enabled, we need to install the VMM package. Follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Synology NAS using the web-based interface.
2. Navigate to “Control Panel” > “Package Center”.
3. Search for “Virtual Machine Manager” and select the “Install” button.
4. Wait for the installation to complete.
Step 3: Create a Virtual Machine
Now that VMM is installed, we can create a virtual machine. Follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Synology NAS using the web-based interface.
2. Navigate to “Control Panel” > “Virtual Machine Manager”.
3. Select “Create Virtual Machine” and choose the “Next” button.
4. Choose the type of virtual machine you want to create (e.g., Windows, Linux, etc.).
5. Select the amount of CPU, memory, and disk space you want to allocate to the virtual machine.
6. Choose a location for the virtual machine’s storage and select “Next”.
7. Select the network interface you want to use for the virtual machine (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi, etc.).
8. Review your settings and select “Finish” to create the virtual machine.
Step 4: Start the Virtual Machine
Once the virtual machine is created, we can start it. Follow these steps:
1. Log in to your Synology NAS using the web-based interface.
2. Navigate to “Control Panel” > “Virtual Machine Manager”.
3. Select the virtual machine you just created and select the “Start” button.
4. Wait for the virtual machine to boot up and log in with your preferred credentials.
Conclusion
In this blog post, I have provided the steps necessary to install and configure the Synology Virtual Machine Manager application on my Synology DS723+. By following these steps, you can create a cost-effective and easily managed virtualization environment that combines computing, storage, and networking resources on a single hardware platform. If you have any suggestions or if I have missed anything, please let me know in the comments below. Thank you for reading!