How to Install a Linux Virtual Machine on Synology: It’s Easier Than You Think!

Today on MackeyTech we do a demonstration of configuring an Ubuntu version 24.04.2 on Synology’s disk station. We’re using disk station 920+ and running disk station manager OS version 7.2.2!



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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Overview of Synology’s virtual machine manager (VMM)
3:49 Synology’s optional Virtual Machine Manager Pro (VMM Pro)
4:40 Review of storage pools, ISOs, & OVAs in preparation for creating the VM.
6:21 Creating the Virtual machine (VM) for Linux Ubuntu
8:53 VM powering on and connecting via VNC session
9:20 Reviewing Linux Installation options and quick overview of the Ubuntu OS.
10:20 Conclusion


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Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS Download: ubuntu.com/download/desktop

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