Availability of Synology DSM 7.2.1 NAS OS Updated Active Insight and Performance Metrics

Synology, Inc. announced improvements to its data management solution, with the DSM 7.2.1 NAS OS release, pdates to Active Insight cloud service, and a performance evaluation tool.

These enhancements altogether offer enhanced resilience vs. emerging threats and provide greater ease and speed in deployment for customers and partners alike.

“Modern businesses require robust and agile data management solutions to navigate the evolving digital landscape,” stated Kuei-Huan Chen, senior director, OS and infrastructure group. “Our latest advancements in DSM, Active Insight, and performance benchmarking are a testament to Synology’s commitment to delivering top-tier solutions that address the unique challenges faced by our partners and customers.”

DSM 7.2.1: Protecting business-critical data
The company’s solutions are equipped with a suite of features designed to protect business data from threats, especially ransomware. The introduction of WORM folders and immutable snapshots guarantees data integrity over specified durations, making compliance with record-keeping mandates more straightforward.

With DSM 7.2.1, the company enhances the capability for backup, replication, and full restoration of its systems to both on-premises and cloud destinations, providing IT teams with more options for backup and DR.

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Active Insight: 24/7 proactive monitoring
The firm is launching a update to Active Insight. This update features 24/7 File Activity monitoring and introduces automated responses to suspicious file activities, enhancing ransomware attack detection and mitigation. Also part of the update is a more streamlined user interface and customer-delegation process. All functionality, including File Activity, are free for up to 3 systems.

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Revamped performance evaluation page
To empower businesses in making precise sizing decisions and to assist users in selecting a Synology solution that aligns with their operational requirements, the company has revamped its performance evaluation webpage. This updated page offers benchmarks and performance metrics covering various aspects, including SMB, iSCSI, NFS, IO latency, along with performance data for MailPlus, Office, and Surveillance Station. This single-page resource is designed to provide customers with all the necessary information on a single platform, ensuring they choose a Synology solution that aligns with their operational needs.

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