Network-attached storage (NAS) is a file-level (as opposed to block-level) computer data storage server connected to a computer network providing data access to a heterogeneous group of clients. NAS is specialized for serving files either by its hardware, software, or configuration. It is often manufactured as a computer appliance – a purpose-built specialized computer. NAS systems are networked appliances which contain one or more storage drives, often arranged into logical, redundant storage containers or RAID. Network-attached storage removes the responsibility of file serving from other servers on the network.

NAS is useful for more than just general centralized storage provided to client computers in environments with large amounts of data. NAS can enable simpler and lower cost systems such as load-balancing and fault-tolerant email and web server systems by providing storage services. The potential emerging market for NAS is the consumer market where there is a large amount of multi-media data. Such consumer market appliances are now commonly available. 

Synology | QNAP

Synology | QNAP

In the globalized era, more companies than ever have teams working in different parts of the world that all require access to the same sets of files: marketing materials, financial records, internal software updates, etc. Limited bandwidth and network latency have posed a challenge to IT admins trying to make them available to a distributed workforce. Synology’s cross-office file syncing and sharing solution seamlessly synchronizes data across individual sites, so that employees can focus on delivering the best results.

Cross-Office File Syncing & Sharing

Less hassle for your IT team

Keep control of the storage capacity of shared folders by configuring user quota.

User Quota

Log Center

System operations are well logged with the visual display of historical logs and advanced search engine to quickly identify an event.

Snapshot

Save time by letting employees recover accidentally deleted files by themselves with built-in snapshot technology and file versioning.

Directory Server for Windows Domain

Install Directory Server for Windows Domain and turn your NAS into a mixture of file and directory server.

Protecting Your Data from Ransomware

Make a recovery plan against encryption-based locker viruses

Ransomware is a rising threat against both business and home users that targets computers and network-based devices. A simple yet effective method of mitigating the threat of ransomware is to ensure that you always have up-to-date, remotely-stored backups. QNAP NAS is an ideal backup center that includes comprehensive backup features and supports point-in-time snapshots to help individuals and organizations protect important data, restore files, and avoid downtime.