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Backup & NAS Solutions · Dubai · Since 2007

Synology NAS Setup Dubai

Synology is the world's most popular NAS platform, and getting every package tuned correctly is what turns the hardware into a reliable backup, file-sync, and surveillance hub that maximises your investment.

4.9 · 645 reviewsTwo Dubai officesMon-Sat 9AM-7PM19 years in Dubai

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Azizi Technologies is Dubai's specialist in Synology NAS setup, configuring DiskStation and RackStation units with DSM, RAID, shared folders, Hyper Backup, Synology Drive, Active Backup, and Surveillance Station.
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Head office
Concord Tower, Media City
Second office
IT Center Building, Bur Dubai
In Dubai since
2007
Google rating
4.9 from 645 reviews
Hours
Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM
Enquiries
WhatsApp or use the quote form on this page

Getting DSM configured properly

The hardware is the cheap part. DSM is what you bought.

A Synology out of the box is a competent file share. What justifies the purchase is the software: Synology Drive replacing a Dropbox subscription, Active Backup pulling in PCs, servers and virtual machines at no per-seat cost, Hyper Backup pushing an encrypted copy off-site, and Surveillance Station turning the same box into a CCTV recorder.

Almost none of that is on by default, and each package needs configuring properly to be dependable. A DiskStation running as a plain network drive is doing perhaps a fifth of what it was bought for.

  • Drive, Active Backup, Hyper Backup and Surveillance Station, not just a file share.

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Synology DSM Configuration

Azizi Technologies configures every Synology DSM feature your Dubai business needs, from RAID and Synology Drive to Hyper Backup and Surveillance Station. We configure every Synology feature your business needs:

  • DSM installation and initial setup
  • SHR/RAID configuration for data protection
  • Synology Drive for file sync (replaces Dropbox)
  • Hyper Backup to cloud or remote NAS
  • Active Backup for Business (PC, server, VM backup)
  • Surveillance Station for CCTV recording
  • Synology Office and collaboration tools

Business & Home Synology

For businesses, we integrate with Active Directory, set up multi-user permissions, and configure server-level backup. For homes, we focus on photo storage (Synology Photos), media streaming (Plex/Emby), and family device backup.

The Synology App Ecosystem, Configured Properly

What separates a Synology from a plain storage box is DSM's application layer - and most of its value is left switched off on a default install. Configured properly, one DiskStation replaces three or four monthly subscriptions: Synology Drive gives your team Dropbox-style sync and file versioning with the data living in your own office; Active Backup for Business backs up every Windows PC, server and Microsoft 365 mailbox in the company with no per-device licensing; and Surveillance Station turns the same unit into a professional NVR for your CCTV cameras. We have been deploying and tuning these packages for Dubai businesses since 2007, and every install includes the app setup, not just the hardware.

  • Synology Drive: team file sync, sharing links and version history - an in-house Dropbox with no monthly per-user fees
  • Active Backup for Business: whole-company PC, server and Microsoft 365 backup with zero licence cost - the single best reason SMBs buy Synology
  • Surveillance Station: licensed camera recording with motion events and mobile viewing, replacing a separate NVR box
  • Synology Photos: automatic phone photo backup for the whole family or team
  • Hyper Backup: versioned backup of the NAS itself to cloud or a second unit - the off-site copy every business needs

DSM Maintenance: Set Up So It Runs Itself

A Synology that is installed and forgotten becomes slower and less safe every year. Part of every setup we deliver is a maintenance schedule DSM runs on its own, so the system stays healthy without anyone logging in weekly.

  • DSM and package updates applied on a scheduled window, not left for someday
  • Monthly data scrubbing on Btrfs volumes to catch silent corruption before it spreads
  • Scheduled S.M.A.R.T. drive tests with email alerts the moment a disk starts degrading
  • Notification routing so warnings reach a real inbox or phone, not an unread dashboard
  • Optional quarterly remote health check by our engineers - capacity, temperatures, backup success rates

Choosing the Right DiskStation Class

Synology sells several distinct product classes, and buying the wrong one is the most expensive mistake in a NAS project. The J series suits light home use - photo backup and a media library for a couple of users. The Value series adds performance for small offices with a handful of staff. The Plus series is where businesses should start: faster CPUs, expandable RAM, Btrfs snapshots for ransomware rollback, and support for expansion units as data grows. XS models and RackStations serve heavier workloads - virtualisation storage, large teams, surveillance estates - in a rack format. We size the class to your user count and five-year data growth, and we tell you honestly when the smaller unit is enough.

Key Benefits of Synology NAS Setup

  • Complete DSM setup
  • Synology Drive sync
  • Hyper Backup configured
  • CCTV recording ready
  • No monthly fees

Why Azizi Technologies

Why Choose Azizi Technologies for Synology NAS Setup in Dubai

4 reasons, from the Azizi Technologies IT team at Concord Tower, Dubai Media City, and the IT Center Building, Bur Dubai.

  • Synology specialist in Dubai
  • Every DSM feature configured
  • Business AD integration
  • Home photo and media setup

How it works

How Synology NAS Setup Works in Dubai

  1. 01

    Select

    Choose the right Synology model and drives

  2. 02

    Build

    Install drives and configure DSM

  3. 03

    Configure

    Set up all required packages and services

  4. 04

    Backup

    Configure Hyper Backup and verify remote access

Vendor neutral

Platforms We Support

The storage and backup platforms we deploy and maintain for Dubai businesses and creative professionals.

  • SynologyDSM configured properly: shares, snapshots, Active Directory, Synology Drive and Hyper Backup.
  • QNAPMore bays, 10GbE and virtualisation on the box for teams that outgrow a small Synology.
  • Western DigitalThe drives we specify and fit for NAS arrays, sized for the retention the backup plan needs.
  • Microsoft 365 backupMailbox, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams backed up outside the tenant, because retention is not backup.
  • Microsoft AzureOff-site copies and hybrid backup targets for businesses already in the Microsoft cloud.
  • Backblaze B2The off-site leg of the 3-2-1 rule for on-premise NAS, at object-storage prices.

Finding us

Office 45, Concord Tower

Our main workshop is Office 45 on the 10th floor of Concord Tower in Dubai Media City, with a second Azizi Technologies office at the IT Center Building in Bur Dubai. The nearest metro to Concord Tower is Dubai Internet City, and there is visitor parking (first 15 minutes free, then paid) if you drive.

No appointment is needed during workshop hours, Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM, Fri break 12-2PM · Sun closed. Remote support runs from both offices, and on-site visits are scheduled from whichever is closer to you.

Where we work on site

Dubai Media City, Internet City, Knowledge Park, Barsha Heights, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, JLT and the wider city from the two offices, with scheduled visits beyond Dubai.

How engagements run

An assessment or site survey first, then a written scope and quote, then installation or onboarding, with ongoing support afterwards.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Synology NAS Setup in Dubai from the Azizi Technologies team.

Which Synology model should I buy?
DS224+ for home/small office. DS923+ for growing businesses. RS1221+ for enterprise. We advise based on your storage needs and budget.
Can Synology replace Dropbox?
Yes - Synology Drive provides file sync and sharing across devices, just like Dropbox, but with no monthly fees and complete data privacy.
Does Synology work as a CCTV recorder?
Yes - Surveillance Station supports IP cameras from all brands, with 2 free camera licences included. Additional licences are available.
Can Synology replace Dropbox or Google Drive for my team?
For most Dubai SMBs, yes. Synology Drive gives every staff member synced folders, sharing links and file version history, with the data on your own hardware instead of a monthly per-user subscription. We handle the migration from your existing cloud drive and set up remote access so the team works from anywhere.
Does Synology work with Time Machine and Windows backup?
Natively. We configure the NAS as a Time Machine destination for every Mac in the office or home, and Active Backup for Business handles Windows PCs and servers with full-image restores. One unit quietly backs up every computer you own on a schedule, with alerts if any machine stops backing up.

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Meet the engineers

Real engineers. Real accountability.

Every job is handled by a certified engineer, the same people clients name in our Google reviews.

  • IT Support Lead

    Usman K., thanked by name in our Google reviews

    Microsoft Certified

    10+ yrs experience

  • Senior Apple Repair Engineer

    Shafeeq Ur Rehman, owner, on the Mac repair and micro-soldering bench

    Apple-certified diagnostics · Board-level repair

    12+ yrs experience

  • Network & Security Lead

    Infrastructure and firewall team

    Cisco CCNA

    14+ yrs experience

  • Data Recovery Engineer

    Drive imaging and board-level recovery bench

    PC-3000 toolchain

    9+ yrs experience

Finding us

Find your nearest Azizi Technologies workshop

Walk in to either Dubai branch, or book an assessment. Visitor parking at Concord Tower (first 15 minutes free, then paid) (Dubai Media City).

Dubai Media City

Concord Tower, Office 45, 10th floor
Dubai Media City, Dubai

Find us in Concord Tower, Dubai Media City. Visitor parking at Concord Tower (first 15 minutes free, then paid).

Opening hours:
Mon to Sat: 9:00 to 19:00, Friday break 12:00 to 14:00
Sun: closed

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Bur Dubai

G 58, IT Center Building, 21 21A Street
Bur Dubai, Dubai

Find us on the ground floor of the IT Center Building, with the walk-in repair counter.

Opening hours:
Mon to Sat: 9:00 to 19:00, Friday break 12:00 to 14:00
Sun: closed

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The numbers behind the team

Google rating
4.9★
Verified reviews
645
In Dubai since 2007
19 years
On-site response SLA
4 hours
Remote first response
15 minutes
Dubai walk-in offices
2

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