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QNAP NAS Beginner’s Guide
5 Essential Tips for Becoming a Professional NAS User.
What is NAS？
NAS (Network-attached Storage) is a storage device that can securely store all your data (including photos, videos, music, and documents). You can also remotely access your data via the Internet on all your devices, including mobile phones.
» Learn more about NAS features!
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Massive Storage
Use convenient and powerful data management services and enjoy a private cloud experience without any monthly fees.
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Automatic Backup
Back up and sync data from mobile devices or PCs to your NAS. You can also schedule regular automatic backups for greater convenience.
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Sharing
Create private share links to share photos to family and friends, and even have them upload their own files to your NAS using the same link.
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Central Data Management
Mount your NAS on your PC to access NAS folders as if they were local folders. You can also remotely access your NAS using the myQNAPcloud service.
Why you need a NAS at home
Storing data on public cloud services (like Google Drive and Dropbox) not only require subscription fees, but they also can have storage limits and potential security and accessibility concerns. If you own a NAS, you have full control over your data, including the ability to access it remotely via the Internet, and to securely share its content with friends and family. The additional apps and features of a NAS can also enable smarter home and working lifestyles, including the ability to build a Plex Server for enjoying streaming to all of your devices.
» Improve your digital lifestyle with a QNAP Home NAS
A snapshot a day keeps data loss away!
Taking a snapshot is like taking a photo - within seconds the complete status of your system and data is recorded. The resulting snapshot can then be used to restore data to its recorded state – making it a reliable backup method for protecting against malware and accidental data modification. The “Storage and Snapshots” app can even create multi-version snapshots of your NAS. Snapshot files are also small in size and can be quickly backed up to another QNAP NAS or device to effectively double your data protection.
» Learn how to protect your data from Ransomware
What NAS should I have?
Select your ideal QNAP NAS based on how you will use it.
» Select your ideal QNAP NAS based on storage capacity and RAID level you need
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Home Users
A home NAS is mainly used for storing family photos, office documents, high-definition video collections, and other multimedia files. Some of the storage space is reserved for future use. A 2-bay NAS with two 4TB hard drives configured in RAID1 is recommended.
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Small/Home Office Users
As NAS for small businesses must accommodate work files for every user, its storage space should be higher than a home NAS. A 4-bay NAS with four 2TB hard drives configured in RAID5 is recommended.
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Let’s set up a NAS by following the steps in the video!
