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Re: changed subject: synology
by Ryan Shugart 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

I'm going to date myself here. Anyone remember the old Windows Home Server product? That is one MS product I'm sorry was retired but such is life, it had an interesting following and with some work-arounds was actually quite accessible. I ran it for quite a few years as a file server and backup server before retiring it and moving things up to the cloud. I know there is still a server essentuals package that is based on the old WHS UI but I don't know if its suitable for home/small business use anymore. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Reply-To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2:11 PM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, There are also some small DBs on there in the backend so any changes you make may not be persistent. This is why an API entrypoint would be better than SSH in my view, then having tools to connect over the API. I manage several Linux boxes running custom software appliances but SSH isn't really useful on any of them, but they all have good APIs and PowerShell modules so we can do the necessary work from the CLI. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nestrud <ccn(a)chrisnestrud.com> Sent: 23 January 2019 22:01 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology The web interface seems to call several not-so-well-documented programs. Many start with 'syno'. For example I believe synoshare lets you manipulate network shares. Other than that you can use standard tools such as lvresize for adding space to existing logical volumes. It's probably easier to take a few minutes to become familiar with the oddities of the web interface though. Chris On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 08:29:18PM -0000, philrigby62(a)gmail.com wrote: > Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is > how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line > once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they > call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I > suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. > > If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the > Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. > > As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not > nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor > usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. > That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. > > > Cheers, > Phil. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like > the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell > interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there > is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am > thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file > server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I > personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that > was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters > these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable > more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins > [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm > trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have > Windows server > 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is > better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due > to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, > though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in > Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet > for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more > secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business > network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) > Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the > two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage > space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. > Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... > especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks > for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN
by Ryan Shugart 24 Jan '19

24 Jan '19

Hi Andrew: I have a thread going with Darragh and some of the Azure accessibility people, I'll go ahead and add you to the thread as well and perhaps we can figure out what's going on here and how best to fix it. We thought we had fixed the combo box issue earlier last year, but it looks like either we haven't or a change has been introduced that broke it again, either way, we really need to figure out what happened and how to fix it once and for all. Thanks. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Reply-To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 4:27 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN Hi, Yeah I spoke to people about the combo box thing in Azure as well and this was fixed in some places but has got worse over the past months. I was going to push this forward again. I spend all my time in Azure these days and try and do as much as possible via ARM templates or CLI but on the occasion when I need to go into the GUI its frustrrating. Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Darragh Ó Héiligh [d(a)digitaldarragh.com] Sent: 23 January 2019 00:13 To: Blind sysadmins list Cc: Ryan Shugart Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN Ryan, Just putting an idea out there. How about your team pays for me to go over there to show you what's happening day to day from the perspective of a blind system administrator? Combo boxes in Azure haven't been properly accessible in over a year. How has that gone on for so long? Instead of moaning about this stuff, I would really like to understand what the problems are that they encounter so that we can meet somewhere in the middle. I have some great contacts in Microsoft in both Ireland and across the EU. If more resources are needed, I could possibly get hold of the right ears. But really, don't discount my suggestion. I'm working in azure a lot and it looks like my employer is leaning in that direction over AWS or other cloud platforms. If my employer leans that direction, it's very likely that more organizations of this type will move too. I'm not blowing my own trumpet here but I'm the person that's going to be the deciding factor. Microsoft Ireland would absolutely love our business. But If I can't even select my region when creating a VM in the web UI then I'm not exactly jumping for joy every time Azure is mentioned. Azure committed spend this year has plenty of zeros. -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Shugart via Blind-sysadmins <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Tuesday 22 January 2019 19:58 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Cc: Ryan Shugart <ryshugar(a)microsoft.com> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Microsoft C+AI accessibility team at CSUN Hi everyone: I wanted to let you know that just as we have been for the past few years, the Microsoft Cloud+AI accessibility team will be at CSUN and would be interested in chatting with any other CSUN attendees who use our products on a regular basis with assistive technologies, or who train/work with those who do. These products include (but are not necessarily limited to * Visual Studio/Visual Studio Code * Azure * Dynamics 365 * PowerBI/PowerApps * System Center (accept for Configuration Manager) If you are a user or work with someone who is a user of these products or other products that may fall into this area, please reach out to me and we'll try and set some time up to meet. Thanks. Ryan Ryan Shugart Program Manager II, Cloud+AI Accessibility Microsoft Corporation 425-705-1262 _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Billy Irwin 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi All, I thought I would share my experience with the Synology units. We had one at my previous job and I connected it the Active Directory and used the MMC to manage most of it. So, you could create shares and do some computer management through the Computer Manager MMC. I very rarely had to login to the DSM but like everone else has already stated it is useable but lacking a bit. Best, Billy -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:10 PM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology Hi, There are also some small DBs on there in the backend so any changes you make may not be persistent. This is why an API entrypoint would be better than SSH in my view, then having tools to connect over the API. I manage several Linux boxes running custom software appliances but SSH isn't really useful on any of them, but they all have good APIs and PowerShell modules so we can do the necessary work from the CLI. Andrew. -----Original Message----- From: Chris Nestrud <ccn(a)chrisnestrud.com> Sent: 23 January 2019 22:01 To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology The web interface seems to call several not-so-well-documented programs. Many start with 'syno'. For example I believe synoshare lets you manipulate network shares. Other than that you can use standard tools such as lvresize for adding space to existing logical volumes. It's probably easier to take a few minutes to become familiar with the oddities of the web interface though. Chris On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 08:29:18PM -0000, philrigby62(a)gmail.com wrote: > Powershell interface? All I want, but cannot find anything about, is > how to perform the functions of the web interface via the command line > once signed into the Synology via ssh. After all, the OS, which they > call DSM, is Linux based. This seems to be a well-kept secret. I > suppose Synology wouldn't like us fiddling with things as it would complicate their support model. > > If anyone has any info on doing things with a Synology NAS via the > Linux command line of the Synology NAS itself, I would be very interested. > > As Andrew says, the web interface is just about usable but it is not > nice at all to use. Lots of JAWS application mode and JAWS cursor > usage to get everything done that is needed. It works but is awkward. > That's' why I'd love to know how to do it all from the Linux shell. > > > Cheers, > Phil. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:47 > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like > the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell > interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there > is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am > thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file > server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I > personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that > was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters > these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable > more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins > [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm > trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have > Windows server > 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is > better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due > to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, > though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in > Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet > for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more > secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business > network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) > Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the > two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage > space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. > Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... > especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks > for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- > blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to > blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Managing QNAP NAS from SSH?
by Simon Eigeldinger 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi all, We have a bunch of inaccessible QNAP NAS in our office. Unfortunatelly their web interface is completely inaccessible and has a lot of unlabeled buttons and other weird accessibility problems. I already have googled but haven't found much info of how to manage the NAS using SSH. Like managing shares, users, etc. also having a look at the drives status and capacity. Anyone has an idea for me? At the moment i had to delegate those tasks to my sighted colleagues and i guess we have to stay that way. Greetings and thanks, Simon --- Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Steve Matzura 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

It's quirky to say the least, with a mixture of control types that cause at least one screenreader a bit of confusion, but it's definitely usable. On 1/23/2019 11:44 AM, Timothy Spaulding wrote: > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Simon Eigeldinger 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, last time i looked at the DSM demo server i found it pretty accessible. https://demo.synology.com/ At least i found it loads more accessible than our QNAP systems here in the office. that's why my sighted colleagues are taking care of those QNAP boxes. Greetings, Simon Am 23.01.2019 um 17:47 schrieb Andrew Hodgson: > Hi, > > It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface but there we go. > > You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] > Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 > To: Blind sysadmins list > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology > > Hi, > > How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. > > Tim > > -----Original Message----- > From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM > To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi, > > UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. > > Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). > > Andrew. > ________________________________________ > From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] > Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 > To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' > Cc: Katherine M. Moss > Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server > > Hi all, > I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to s > eem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > _______________________________________________ > Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org > --- Diese E-Mail wurde von Avast Antivirus-Software auf Viren geprüft. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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Re: changed subject: synology
by Andrew Hodgson 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, It is fairly strange to use it but I have got used to it now and like the features. It would be better if there was an API or PowerShell interface but there we go. You have to use the tab and arrow keys in application mode and there is a certain amount of fiddling required in some specific areas. Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Timothy Spaulding [spaulding(a)icanbrew.com] Sent: 23 January 2019 16:44 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] changed subject: synology Hi, How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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changed subject: synology
by Timothy Spaulding 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, How do you like the interface to configure your Synology box? I am thinking of replacing my old QNAP with a Synology RackStation. Tim -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server
by Katherine M. Moss 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

I'll have to ask my friend where he pulled his info from, then. I think he possibly just wants something new to play with, for he's been doing a lot of that lately. But thanks for the info. Actually, that is consistently what I keep hearing from the rest of the IT community, as well. -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Hodgson <andrew(a)hodgson.io> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:07 AM To: Blind sysadmins list <blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've g one to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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Re: Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server
by Andrew Hodgson 23 Jan '19

23 Jan '19

Hi, UnRaid I don't believe is free so you would have to purchase that. I personally use Synology for ages for the NAS and iSCSI target but that was just my personal preference. I don't really think it matters these days anyway as they all use very similar technology. Bear in mind Unraid and some of the home like NAS boxes may enable more services (yes I did see an iSCSI box serving an iTunes server once). Andrew. ________________________________________ From: Katherine M. Moss via Blind-sysadmins [blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org] Sent: 23 January 2019 13:26 To: 'blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org' Cc: Katherine M. Moss Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Unraid VS. Windows server 2019 file server Hi all, I've been scouring the internet for any information on this. I'm trying to set up a file server for my home lab, and while I do have Windows server 2019 via a visual studio subscription, somebody told me that Unraid is better for a file server from a security standpoint. States it's due to the compatibility and legacy support that Windows carries with it, though I firmly believed all of the unsecure storage options in Windows to be disabled by default? I can find nothing on the internet for enterprise-class networks stating that Unraid is surely a more secure option. (yes, it's a lab, but it's set up like a small business network to mimic what would be potentially found in the real world.) Also, when comparing Unraid to Windows storage spaces, seems like the two do the same thing. My current server is set up with a storage space, and I've never had any issues with him in terms of transfer speeds, performance, or anything else. Any input would be great. Most other folks I've gone to seem to be leaning towards Windows ... especially with Windows server core, which my server would be. Thanks for any input. Much appreciated. _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list -- blind-sysadmins(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org To unsubscribe send an email to blind-sysadmins-leave(a)lists.hodgsonfamily.org

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