Audience
IT teams and enterprises looking for a virtual machine manager solution to set up their virtual machines
About Synology Virtual Machine Manager
Virtual Machine Manager opens up abundant possibilities. You can set up and run various virtual machines, including Windows, Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Fedora, Debian, Oracle) or Virtual DSM all on one Synology NAS. You can also test a new software version in a sandbox environment, isolate your customers' machines or increase the flexibility of your server. Synology VMM lets you build a cost-effective and easily managed virtualization environment by combining computing, storage and networking resources on a single hardware platform. VMM provides an equally intuitive experience as DiskStation Manager, offering a reliable storage solution with robust features. You can run multiple virtual machines on your Synology NAS with operating systems including Windows, Linux and Virtual DSM.
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Synology
Founded: 2000
China
www.synology.com/en-us/dsm/feature/virtual_machine_manager
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Linux
Training
Documentation
Support
Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online
Synology Virtual Machine Manager Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Synology Virtual Machine Manager work with?
Synology Virtual Machine Manager works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Synology Virtual Machine Manager support in their product?
Synology Virtual Machine Manager supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Synology Virtual Machine Manager offer?
Synology Virtual Machine Manager offers support via phone support, 24/7 live support, and online.
Q: What other applications or services does Synology Virtual Machine Manager integrate with?
Synology Virtual Machine Manager integrates with: .
Q: What type of training does Synology Virtual Machine Manager provide?
Synology Virtual Machine Manager provides training in the form of documentation.
Synology Virtual Machine Manager Product Features
Virtual Machine
Backup Management
Supported
Virtual Machine Migration
Supported
Graphical User Interface
Not Supported
Remote Control
Not Supported
VDI
Not Supported
Virtual Machine Encryption
Not Supported
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Not Supported
Virtual Server
Not Supported
