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Create New Users and Join Synology NAS to Active Directory

Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) are a directory service that help organize network resources within Active Directory environment. It supports user/group management, group policies, multiple directory servers (i.e., domain controllers), Kerberos authentication, etc. In this article, we shall learn how to Create New Users and Join Synology NAS to Active Directory. Please see How…

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Synology Records 100% Growth in India YoY since 2019

Synology, a pioneer and one of the world leaders in data storage and management, today unveiled its game plan for achieving 300% growth in 2023, riding on its track record of 100% growth YoY in India since 2019 and the strength of its new range of data storage and backup, file collaboration, video surveillance, and network infrastructure solutions. Synology has been growing exponentially YoY in revenue, units shipped, installed base, customers, and active partner accounts since 2019. Synology server deployments in India have doubled YoY, especially among Small and Midsize Businesses (SMBs), emerging as key growth drivers for the company. The manufacturing sector, seeking multi-site solutions to share and sync mission-critical data, accounts for more than 30% of Synology revenues in India. Professional services (ex. hospitals) seeking on-demand data protection, security and backup solutions, and the entertainment industry seeking PETA volume data storage and high I/O data management solutions follow with a 15% share each. Events since 2019 have changed the way businesses and their employees manage and share data, testing organization-wide IT resilience. During the pandemic, Synology NAS used for file collaboration and remote access fulfilled a critical need for SMBs and enterprises to have an integrated infrastructure providing networking, collaboration, security, and file storage solutions, to minimize IT efforts and enable them to focus on running their business in a challenging environment. Designed to simplify and empower users, regardless of skill level, to tackle common IT issues, Synology NAS servers enhanced the business resilience of SMBs. “The Indian economy is poised for exponential growth in 2023 and beyond. Our new line of data management solutions enables us to address unmet market demands and drive digital transformation for customers in India, " said Michael Chang, Regional Sales Head, Asia Pacific, Synology. Staying at the forefront of data management, Synology is bringing new possibilities to the table, including solutions for data storage and backup, file collaboration, video surveillance, and network infrastructure – all designed with one goal in mind – presenting a centralized platform to simplify IT administration while driving digital transformation for enterprises, SMBs and SOHO users in India. Encompassing all products and spanning data management, data protection, and IT infrastructure security, the newly launched Synology solutions will transform the way data is stored and managed setting the bar even higher for reliability, security, and scalability. Data Management Solutions - Protect Data Against Ransomware And Cyberthreats With DSM 7.2 Expected in early 2023, DSM 7.2 will introduce full-volume encryption, offering greater peace of mind while boosting storage performance by 48% over shared folder-based encryption. DSM 7.2 will also introduce "write once, read many" (WORM) folders. These tamper-proof folders prevent modification or deletion of data during a set period of time. And just like new immutable backups in Hyper Backup, which bar any changes after creation, it helps protect data against ransomware and cyberthreats. - Share And Collaborate With Ease Using Synology Drive Updates to Synology's private cloud solution, Synology Drive, help keep files safe during sharing between teams with watermarks and download policies. Remote wipe capabilities help minimize security risks by removing synced folders from stolen Windows and macOS clients. Automatic login with AD credentials following mass deployment, as well as the provisioning of backup and syncing tasks, make mass deployment simpler. Sharing data over SMB will be safer and more efficient in DSM 7.2. Cross-protocol file locking between SMB file shares and Synology Drive ensures that in-use files are not edited or overwritten. And SMB multichannel transfer support makes use of all network connections available between servers and clients to greatly boost SMB file transfer performance. - Scale Out NAS - Next-Gen Storage Servers Also launching in 2023 are new scale-out systems designed for file and object storage. Scale-out clusters will be considerably faster than Synology's current largest solutions, with near linear scaling of performance and capabilities as more units are added. The first generation of scale-out systems will support clusters of up to 60 servers for more than 12 PB of effective storage, over 60 GB/s sequential write performance, and more than 80,000 concurrent connections. The clusters will offer upwards of 99.99% availability and support Synology's Hyper Backup and Active Backup data protection suites. Data Protection Solutions - Worldwide Backup Management Platform A new management platform for Active Backup and C2 Backup aims to enable seamless management, deployment, and monitoring of backup tasks across an organization's IT infrastructure, regardless of location or scale. The new platform brings together Synology on-premises and cloud-based solutions, providing IT admins and MSPs with the most efficient tools to protect and ensure timely recovery of any device or service. Video Surveillance - Synology 500 Series AI-Powered Cameras Launching in early 2023, Synology 500 Series IP cameras will offer superior performance, security, and integration, with all camera settings managed directly from Surveillance Station. Edge AI capabilities, such as guarding intrusion detection zones, free up recording server resources to allow larger AI-powered deployments, while dedicated processing speeds up people and vehicle searches anywhere in the video frame. Coming in two form factors, Synology 500 Series cameras feature 5 MP sensors for wide-angle 16:9, 3K (2880x1620) recording at 30 FPS. The cameras support PoE and are weatherproof (IP67), enabling flexible placement indoors or outdoors. Synology 500-series cameras are US NDAA/TAA compliant and are designed for security, introducing similar security innovations and hardening methods found on Synology enterprise products. Networking Solutions - WRX560 Wi-Fi 6 Router With Advanced Networking Features Building on the SRM 1.3 platform, the new WRX560 brings the same high-end network management features from the RT6600ax into a more affordable price point. With powerful internal dual-band radios and a 2.5GbE LAN/WAN port, WRX560 can easily be added as a mesh node to any RT6600ax router or utilized as a standalone solution for homes and offices. Hybrid-Cloud Services - Active Insight - Automated Breach And Misuse Detection Active Insight is evolving to automatically prevent user activities in breach of data protection rules. The new data loss prevention feature monitors user activities such as logins, file access, sharing task creation, while comparing checksums of files that are uploaded or shared. When thresholds or rules are triggered, the system can either send alerts or take actions, such as disconnecting clients suspected of being infected by ransomware. - Synology C2 Identity Platform - Securing Devices And Credentials The Synology C2 Identity platform continues to grow, with a heavy emphasis on blending good security practices with convenience. In 2023, C2 Identity will receive several improvements to enable passwordless logins to both online and local services and devices. Integration with Windows Hello and Apple's Face ID/Touch ID facilitates easy authentication on endpoints managed by C2 Identity. And combined with an upcoming C2 Identity user portal, employees using managed endpoints can be automatically signed in to web services supporting SAML, with the option to enable 2FA for more sensitive services such as a company's ERP or CRM systems. Read the full article

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Reolink C2 Pro 5MP: Crystal Clear Indoor Security Camera (Review and Giveaway!)

Our verdict of the Reolink C2 Pro: The Reolink C2 Pro brings incredible image quality to indoor security, while still being affordable at $99. There are no ongoing costs, and you'll find comprehensive software for mobile and desktop platforms. It's a great starting point for a larger system, too. 1010

Reolink thinks security cameras should be better, and I’m inclined to agree. The C2 Pro is their newest indoor model, incorporating the 5MP sensor that previously only found on their RLC511 model. This produces a crystal clear image, with 2.4 times the resolution of a standard HD camera. It integrates beautifully an existing Reolink setup, has a desktop client for the prosumer, and best of all: is really quite affordable at just $99–with no ongoing storage fees.

Read on to find out what we thought of the C2 Pro, then at the end of this review we’ve got TWO of these incredible cameras to give away!

Reolink C2 Pro Specifications

In the box you’ll find:

The C2 Pro camera

Mounting plate and screws

A long micro USB cable

5V 2A USB power adaptor (with UK and Euro plugs on our model, US will vary)

Short Ethernet cable

Quick start guide, manual, and “24 Hour Surveillance” sticker to warn off potential thieves

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The C2 Pro features:

2560 x 1920p resolution @ 25FPS max

Dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity, and two “2T2R” MIMO antennas

Pan / tilt / zoom

Ethernet port (not PoE)

MicroSD slot for local storage (card not included)

Mobile and desktop client for all major platforms

The only thing missing is an SD card, and you’ll definitely want to add one. This enables local recording and playback of events. Without one, you’ll only get alerts of motion and the ability to live-view the feed.

Unlike the rugged Reolink RLC511, the C2 Pro is not waterproof or rugged in any way, and should not be used outside. It is strictly an indoor camera. Visually, the design of the C2 Pro is identical to that of other indoor cameras in the range, such as the Reolink Keen.

The exterior design is identical to the Reolink Keen.

Setting Up the C2 Pro

Before you move the C2 Pro to its final location, you’ll need to connect it to your router and ensure you have the Reolink app downloaded to your phone. Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the C2 Pro directly to your network switch or router. After the initial setup, you’ll be able to unplug it and run solely from Wi-Fi. But in order to add those Wi-Fi details, you do need to use the Ethernet cable first. This is admittedly less elegant than Reolink’s battery-powered devices that work by encoding the Wi-Fi details in a QR code. That said, I had no connection issues, and the camera automatically appears in the Reolink app. From there you can tap on it to change the password, rename it, and add Wi-Fi connection details.

Initial setup requires the Ethernet cable, bizarrely.

Note that the unit is not able to draw power from Ethernet, so regardless of where you situate it in the end, it’ll always need a power socket nearby. There’s no internal battery and no option for a solar charger. Use the included 5v 2A USB adaptor.

The C2 Pro can either be placed as is on a flat surface (any height is fine, since it has pan and tilt to adjust the view); or mounted to a wall or ceiling with the included plastic mounting bracket. I screwed the bracket to a beam in my garage. Once powered back, it connected to the Wi-Fi, and everything worked as expected. I was able to log in immediately to view the live stream, and adjust the camera angle. Also out of the box, remote live viewing was automatically configured and could be viewed on a 3G/4G connection, or Wi-Fi in another location.

I mounted the C2 Pro upside down in the garage. The only restraint is that it must be indoors, and must be relatively close to a power socket.

After a little while of living with the device, you may want to adjust the motion sensitivity, perhaps the times of day that motion recording works, and configure email alerts. You’ll need to provide your own SMTP server credentials for the email feature to work. Gmail is supported, but only if you enable insecure third-party access on your Gmail account, which you may not be comfortable with.

Image quality is superb, with sharpness and clarity from the 5MP sensor. Which is ultimately what you want from a security camera, isn’t it?

Using the Reolink C2 Pro

On Mobile

The mobile app is perfect for quickly checking in on the cameras, and can be set up to receive app notifications of motion alerts. As mentioned, you can check in on the feeds from anywhere in the world, not just on your local Wi-Fi. No additional setup is needed for this. You’ll probably want to tweak the motion sensitivity though, as well as mask off certain areas. I found the motion was being triggered too often by the bright sun as it passed by a window. The app is well designed, responsive, and easy to use.

Initial screen, but note that the previews are not live, but a capture of last time the camera was accessed or an event was raised

Easy PTZ controls for the C2 Pro from the mobile app

The camera feeds on the initial screen are not live however–the image appears to be a capture of when the camera was last accessed. To live view, you need to tap into the camera screen. You can then view a single camera stream, or 4-up. The only limitation to using the mobile app is that videos exports are limited to 30-seconds. To grab the full clip, you’ll need to use a desktop, or pull the SD card out of the camera.

On Desktop

Optionally, a desktop client is provided for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Like the mobile app, it auto-detects cameras; all you need to do is add the password (assuming you created one). The interface is quite different from the mobile app, but self-explanatory for the most part. I found the MacOS app to be slightly buggy when trying to download clips directly from the camera, but swapping to Windows or the web browser worked. It was also missing the camera-cycling feature found on the Windows app.

Why Reolink?

The market is flooded with cheap security cameras at the moment, so why should you buy into the Reolink ecosystem?

Firstly, the quality of these new sensors is fantastic, both at night and day. While most other cameras only go up to 1920×1080, the C2 Pro blows them away at 2560×1920. That added clarity can make all the difference–particularly if you need to zoom in on a particular area. Even for use in a smaller room, you’ll really appreciate those extra pixels should the worst actually happen. Night-vision is equally as clear (albeit black and white). Some cameras look great in the day but degrade significantly without light.

Secondly, Reolink is one of the few companies that offer a comprehensive desktop client for viewing the cameras–as well as industry standard video feeds to enable the cameras in other third-party apps (such as Synology Surveillance Station, for use on NAS drives like the Disk Station 418Play). The Reolink desktop client now works with all of the Reolink range, including battery and solar powered cameras, and their bigger NVR devices.

Lastly, there’s a Reolink camera for every need. From PoE rugged outdoor cameras to completely wireless solar-powered devices, you’ll find something that works for you. While each model has its own strengths and weaknesses, they all work together in the same apps. If you’re looking to build out a wider system of more cameras, Reolink is absolutely a great way to go.

Should You Buy the C2 Pro?

For the critical indoor areas where clarity of image is important, the C2 Pro is ideal. You’ll find other high resolution Reolink models for outdoors. Don’t be tempted by the ultra-budget security cameras that only come with a weak mobile app, or devices that require on-going subscription fees for more than 24 hours of storage. Reolink offer great value, with no ongoing costs, and incredible image quality from the newest sensors. The only thing missing is Alexa Show support.

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