Okay, so I’ve been wanting to beef up the security on my Synology NAS for a while now. I mean, it’s holding all my important files, family photos, you name it. So, I decided to give Bitdefender a try. Here’s how it all went down.
Getting Started
First things first, I made sure my Synology was up-to-date. You know, running the latest DSM version and all that. Gotta have a solid foundation, right?
Then, I hopped onto the Bitdefender website. Looked around for a version compatible with NAS devices, specifically Synology. Found what I needed – thankfully!
The Installation Process
Downloaded the Bitdefender package. It wasn’t your typical “.exe” file, of course, since this is for a NAS. It was more like a “.spk” file, which is what Synology uses for its apps.
Next, I logged into my Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM). You know, the web interface where you manage everything.
Headed over to the “Package Center”. Instead of searching for Bitdefender there (it’s not in the official Synology repository), I clicked on “Manual Install”.
This is where I browsed to that “.spk” file I downloaded earlier and selected it. Followed the on-screen prompts – pretty straightforward stuff. Just a few clicks, accepting the terms, and choosing the install location (which volume on my NAS to install it on).
Setting Things Up
Once installed, I opened up the Bitdefender app from within DSM. Had to sign in to my Bitdefender Central account. If you don’t have one, you’d need to create one at this stage.
The interface was pretty clean, not too complicated. I poked around the settings a bit. Configured the scanning schedule – I opted for a full system scan once a week, and quick scans daily.
I also played with the quarantine settings. Made sure that any infected files would be safely tucked away and not cause any further trouble.
Putting It to the Test
After setting up all,I started a manual scan just to see how things would go. It took a while, which was expected, since it was scanning every nook and cranny of my NAS.
During first running,no threats detected. Which is good news, of course. But I did see that real-time protection was active, which gave me some peace of mind.
Wrapping Up
So, that’s pretty much my experience getting Bitdefender up and running on my Synology NAS. So far, so good! It’s running in the background, doing its thing, and I feel a bit better knowing my data has an extra layer of protection. It wasn’t too painful to set up, even for a non-expert like me. Just remember to keep your DSM and Bitdefender updated for the best security.