I not only run one of these in my office, but am also converting smaller business clients to this platform. It is able to do quite a few services on its own (in addition to the Microsoft AD structure I have been nursing along for over 30 years to make sure I grok most of my MS-based clients' needs).
The only caveat is it is not a good development platform for me with regards to Python - Their file structure, update process, etc. tends to break any development environments I set up. I still roll out a vm or dedicated box for dev work.
Overall, rather pleased with their products, simple, easy NAS with many possible services to hang on it. OpenVPN and either static IP or DDNS means I can access it from any Internet connection over IPSEC.
Worth looking at, in my opinion.
p.s. Also have one running Postfix/Dovecot for a small business client, works fairly well, although I do have to keep an eye on those services after power outages and updates, they tend to require "repairs" in Synology's vernacular.
The only caveat is it is not a good development platform for me with regards to Python - Their file structure, update process, etc. tends to break any development environments I set up. I still roll out a vm or dedicated box for dev work.
Overall, rather pleased with their products, simple, easy NAS with many possible services to hang on it. OpenVPN and either static IP or DDNS means I can access it from any Internet connection over IPSEC.
Worth looking at, in my opinion.
p.s. Also have one running Postfix/Dovecot for a small business client, works fairly well, although I do have to keep an eye on those services after power outages and updates, they tend to require "repairs" in Synology's vernacular.