Integrate OnlyOffice as Docker Container in Nextcloud on a Synology DiskStation (DSM 7.2 and higher)

Integrate OnlyOffice as Docker Container in Nextcloud on a Synology DiskStation (DSM 7.2 and higher)
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OnlyOffice as an integrated office solution has now been replaced by Collabora. If you prefer OnlyOffice over Collabora, you can deploy OnlyOffice as a Docker container with little effort (provided you have an appropriate DiskStation). However, if you stick with the free license, you will have to be content with a read-only mode on mobile devices. Mobile editing is only possible with the commercial license.

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Nextcloud Office – Setup integrated Version (Collabora)

Nextcloud Office – Setup integrated Version (Collabora)
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The integrated version of an online office solution was already introduced with Nextcloud 17. By integrated it means, that the Office service (then ONLYOFFICE) was integrated into the Nextcloud web application and was not deployed as a Docker container. However, this solution was full of critical errors and absolutely unusable. Some time ago the ONLYOFFICE version was replaced by a Collabora implementation. This article describes how to set up Nextcloud Office.

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Install Plex Media Server on a Synology DiskStation running DSM 7

Install Plex Media Server on a Synology DiskStation running DSM 7
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With the Video Station, Synology already offers a video streaming server including a playback client. Video Station has a great user interface and is easy to use. Unfortunately, the Video Station is a little weak when it comes to compatibility of audio and video formats. The Plex Media Server is an alternative. It looks similar to the Video Station and is also easy to use and different formats and codecs are no problem for it. In this article I will explain to you how to install and set up Plex on your DiskStation.

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Nextcloud installation on a Synology DiskStation with DSM 7.2

Nextcloud installation on a Synology DiskStation with DSM 7.2
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The 2nd major update for DSM 7 is here and in addition to some new functions, the WebStation has been revised. That’s why I have created these revised guide. The demand for Nextcloud is still high. Although Synology offers its own cloud solution, Synology Drive, it is nowhere near as comprehensive and flexible as Nextcloud. Be it calendar and contact synchronization or the apps and web interface, there are many reasons to use Nextcloud on a DiskStation. The article explains step by step how to install Nextcloud on a Synology NAS.

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Nextcloud and Synology: Cron stops executing

Nextcloud and Synology: Cron stops executing
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Since the release of Nextcloud 21.0.0, there have been increasing reports that cron and occ commands can no longer be executed. For once, these issues were not limited to Synology DiskStations or DSM. Since release 21.0.2, the error has disappeared for some users, but it persists for others. With 21.0.3 there were some changes that were actually intended for Nextcloud 22, but were quietly and secretly made for 21 as well.

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Nextcloud installation on a Synology DiskStation with DSM 7.0

Nextcloud installation on a Synology DiskStation with DSM 7.0
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The new DSM 7 is here and here and the demand for Nextcloud is still very high. Synology offers its own cloud solution, Synology Drive, but it’s nowhere near as extensive and flexible as Nextcloud. Be it calendar and contact synchronization or the apps and web interface, there are many reasons for Nextcloud on a DiskStation. The article explains step by step how to install Nextcloud on a Synology NAS.

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Install Plex Media Server on Synology DiskStation

Install Plex Media Server on Synology DiskStation
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With the Video Station, Synology already offers a video streaming server including a playback client. The Video Station has a great user interface and is easy to use. Unfortunately, the Video Station weakens a little when it comes to the compatibility of audio and video formats. The Plex Media Server is an alternative. It looks similar to the Video Station and is also easy to use and different formats and codecs are no problem for it. In this article I will tell you how to install and set up Plex on your DiskStation.

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