We supply and professionally configure Synology DiskStation NAS appliances for Dubai businesses — business file sharing, automated backup for PCs and servers, Synology Surveillance Station as a software NVR for CCTV, and hybrid cloud synchronisation to keep your data protected both on-site and off-site.
Synology's DiskStation NAS appliances running DiskStation Manager (DSM) are the most widely deployed on-premise NAS platform in business environments globally — and increasingly across Dubai's SMB and mid-market. The reason is DSM itself: a mature, browser-based operating system that turns a NAS device into a multi-function server handling file sharing, backup, surveillance NVR, and private cloud, with over 100 installable packages available from Synology's Package Centre at no additional cost.
For Dubai businesses that rely on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace for email and communication but still need on-premise file storage — for speed, compliance, or sovereignty reasons — a Synology NAS with Synology Drive running alongside SharePoint delivers the best of both worlds: local file access at LAN speeds with cloud synchronisation for remote access and off-site backup.
DS223 and DS423+ for 2-4 bay SMB storage. DS1522+ and DS1823xs+ for 5-8 bay office file servers. RS1221+ and RS1619xs+ rackmount models for server room deployments. Filled with WD Red Pro, Seagate IronWolf Pro, or Synology HAT NAS-certified drives. RAID configured (SHR, RAID 5, or RAID 6) appropriate to drive count and redundancy requirements.
Synology Active Backup is a free package (no per-agent licence) that backs up Windows PCs, Windows Servers, Linux servers, VMware vSphere VMs, and Hyper-V VMs to the NAS. Incremental forever backup with deduplication massively reduces storage consumption compared to file-level backup. Instant VM restore from the NAS for near-zero RTO. Widely used by Dubai businesses replacing paid backup software (Veeam, Veritas) with an included-cost Synology alternative.
On-premise private cloud file sharing equivalent to Google Drive or SharePoint — files stored on the NAS in your Dubai office, accessible via browser or Synology Drive client from anywhere. Team Folders for department file sharing with per-user access permissions. Version history on all files. No per-user licencing, no data leaving your premises.
Synology Surveillance Station turns a DiskStation NAS into a software NVR — recording CCTV cameras to the NAS drives rather than proprietary DVR hardware. Supports IP cameras from Hikvision, Dahua, Axis, and most ONVIF cameras. Two free camera licences included; additional licences available. Centrally managed from DSM web interface. Motion detection, alert notifications, and remote live view via browser or mobile app.
Synology Hyper Backup configured to replicate NAS data to Synology C2 cloud storage, AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, or Backblaze B2 — encrypted before transmission. Creates an off-site backup copy without requiring a second NAS at a remote location. Essential for Dubai businesses wanting the 3-2-1 backup rule compliance (3 copies, 2 media types, 1 off-site) with minimal management overhead.
Synology High Availability clusters two compatible NAS units as active-passive. If the primary NAS fails, the passive unit takes over within seconds with no data loss. Required for business-critical file servers where downtime is not acceptable. SHA-compatible models: DS3622xs+, RS2821RP+, and others. Recommended for legal firms, healthcare providers, and financial services operations in Dubai.
Before selecting a NAS model and drive configuration, we establish your current storage footprint, expected 3-year growth, required RAID tolerance (how many simultaneous drives can fail without data loss), and recovery point objective (how recent must recoverable data be). This determines whether a 4-bay DS423+ with RAID 5 is appropriate, or whether a 12-bay RS3621xs+ with RAID 6 is warranted.
NAS unit mounted in server rack (rackmount models) or placed in comms cabinet. NAS-certified drives installed and secured. Initial DSM setup performed with correct network IP assignment, admin account configuration, and immediate Update & Restore configuration to ensure DSM is running the latest stable firmware.
Storage pool created using the selected RAID type — SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID, recommended for mixed drive sizes), RAID 5, RAID 6, or RAID 10. Separate volumes created for different purposes (file shares volume, backup target volume, surveillance recording volume) with capacity quotas allocated to prevent one use case consuming all available space.
Shared folders created per department or function with Access Control Lists configured — mapping to Active Directory or Synology local user accounts as appropriate. CIFS/SMB, NFS, or AFP protocols enabled per device type requirement. Windows network drive mapping tested from client workstations across the Dubai office network.
Active Backup for Business agents deployed to Windows servers and PCs. Backup schedules configured: full backup initially, incremental backups every 4 hours or nightly. Retention policy set to retain multiple daily restore points for 7 days, weekly points for 4 weeks, monthly points for 12 months. Hyper Backup configured for off-site replication to cloud storage with AES-256 encryption.
Most organisations claim to have backups. Fewer have ever tested whether those backups can actually be restored. Synology Active Backup includes Restore Portal — a browser-based tool allowing individual files, entire PCs, or whole virtual machines to be restored in a sandboxed environment to verify backup integrity without touching production systems.
We include a test restoration exercise as part of every Active Backup deployment so you can confirm recoverability from day one.
High-capacity NAS (48TB+) for large CAD, BIM, and video files. High-speed 10GbE connectivity for fast transfer of large files between workstations and NAS. Automated versioning so previous renders and project states are always recoverable.
PACS-compatible storage for DICOM imaging data. Patient record backup with immutable backup copies to prevent ransomware encryption of medical records. Strict folder permissions ensuring patient data is only accessible to authorised clinical staff.
Document management folder structure mirroring case files. Full file version history for evidentiary integrity. Compliance-friendly backup retention meeting UAE data protection requirements. Synology Drive for secure remote access to case documents from client sites.
Synology Surveillance Station recording 8–32 IP cameras directly to NAS storage — no separate NVR hardware required. Motion detection clips stored in date-indexed folders. Remote live view for security staff via browser or mobile app. Integration with Hikvision and Dahua cameras already deployed in the facility.
Synology NAS at each branch as local file server. Synology Drive synchronisation between branch NAS and central office NAS for automatic file replication. Central monitoring of all branch NAS units from main office DSM console.
Synology NAS as managed backup target for multiple client PCs and servers within the same client office. Active Backup multi-task scheduling ensures all tasks complete within backup window. Remote monitoring and management from service provider portal.
Tell us your storage requirement, how many devices need backup, and whether you need Surveillance Station or file sharing. We'll design the right Synology configuration and send a full supply and installation quote.
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