Synology NAS & Office File Storage
Centralized on-premise file sharing, dual-drive fault tolerance, and automated cloud synchronization without monthly per-user cloud storage fees.
Fast Local File Sharing Built for Business Reliability
Relying entirely on consumer cloud storage or scattered local PC hard drives slows down team collaboration and creates massive security blind spots. Uploading and downloading large design files, video projects, or client archives over standard internet connections wastes valuable time.
Mike’s Computer Tech deploys dedicated, on-premise Synology NAS (Network Attached Storage) file servers. Your team gets blazing-fast local network speeds, mapped network drives in Windows Explorer, granular folder permissions, and automated offsite cloud backups to protect your company’s most important assets.
Synology Server Architecture Highlights
High-Availability Storage Pools (SHR-2)
Configured with Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR-2), providing dual-drive fault tolerance. Your storage pool continues operating normally with zero data loss even if two physical hard drives fail at the exact same time.
Immutable Snapshots & Version History
Point-in-time Snapshot Replication and continuous file revision tracking. Instantly recover accidentally deleted spreadsheets or revert modified files without having to restore an entire storage volume.
Hybrid Cloud Backup (Wasabi S3 Integration)
Automated, encrypted offsite backups powered by Wasabi S3 cloud storage. Critical shared directories sync securely to the cloud on a set schedule to ensure complete protection against physical disaster, theft, fire, or flood.
What We Deploy on Synology Systems
Our Hands-On Server Configuration Checklist
- Mapped Network Drives: Seamlessly mapping shared office folders (such as
S:\ Shared Files) across all employee workstations for single-click access. - Role-Based User Permissions: Setting up distinct departmental access controls so team members only view the specific client data, payroll, or project folders they require.
- Snapshot Replication: Implementing automated local data snapshots to protect shared directories against immediate ransomware locking and accidental deletion.
- Automated Drive Health Diagnostics: Scheduling regular SMART drive tests, Btrfs data scrubbing, and email alert notifications to catch hardware issues before they escalate.
- * Active Backup for Microsoft 365: (optional) Centralizing automated, local on-premise backups of all company Microsoft 365 emails, OneDrive files, SharePoint sites, and calendar data without recurring license fees.
- * Encrypted Wasabi S3 Synchronization: (optional) Configuring secure background data pipelines that copy critical office shares to offsite cloud storage every night.
* Third-Party Licensing: While we configure and manage your data security, please note that Microsoft 365 and Wasabi cloud storage are optional features requiring active vendor subscriptions.
Ready to Upgrade Your Office File Storage?
Speak directly with Michael Challis to discuss configuring a new Synology server, expanding your storage pool, or setting up secure offsite backups.