
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
Quick answer
- 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.
Hyper Backup to cloud or a remote NAS, which is what makes the RAID meaningful.
Matched to how you expect to expand rather than left on the default.
Update policy, scrubbing and alerting configured so it does not need watching.

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
- 01
Select
Choose the right Synology model and drives
- 02
Build
Install drives and configure DSM
- 03
Configure
Set up all required packages and services
- 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?
Can Synology replace Dropbox?
Does Synology work as a CCTV recorder?
Can Synology replace Dropbox or Google Drive for my team?
Does Synology work with Time Machine and Windows backup?
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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
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