QNAP Turbo NAS Software User Manual

NAS Add-ons

NAS Add-ons

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The following NAS Add-ons (QPKG) are recommended to help you explore other NAS possibilities:

Storage and Backup

Backup Versioning – Beta
Gmail Backup -Beta
Hybrid Backup Sync - Beta

 

Virtualization

Container Station – Beta
Virtualization Station - Beta
Linux Station - Beta

 

Productivity

Notes Station - Beta
Qsirch – Beta
Qmail Agent– Beta

 

Entertainment

Media Streaming Add-On
Photo Station Extension - Beta
OceanKTV - Beta

 

Security

L2TP/IPsec VPN Service
MyQNAPcloud SSL Certificate
Surveillance Station
Proxy Server

 

Connectivity

CloudLink

 

Business

Signage Station

 

Tool

Diagnostic Tool – Beta
Q'center

 

Note:

Some of the add-ons in this chapter are only supported by certain NAS models. Please refer to the software specification page on the QNAP website for further details. If a certain Add-on is not supported by your NAS, that Add-on will not be available when you search it in the App Center.
For more Apps, please visit the QNAP site (http://www.qnap.com/go/qpkg.html).

 

Backup Versioning – Beta

 

Backup Versioning enables version control option in RTRR backup jobs. When creating a RTRR backup job, the option "version control" is available and allows preserving a certain amount of versions, and also a smart version recycling to be able to retain backups longer time.

 

Gmail Backup -Beta

 

Gmail backup provides Gmail backup and recovery functionality, allowing users to create individual backup or domain account backup tasks. Gmail can be backed up by schedule and the content previewed through a web management interface. Backed up mail can be restored to the original mail account or other accounts: just configure the restore account, enter the account and password and the user can restore mail to the specified account.

 

Hybrid Backup Sync - Beta

 

Hybrid Backup Sync is a comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery solution for files stored on QNAP NAS. It integrates backup, restoration and synchronization features to provide a variety of options for data backup and synchronization including USB one-touch backup, Time Machine backup, RTRR backup and synchronization through RTRR, Rsync, FTP, CIFS/SMB and various cloud services such as Amazon® S3, Amazon® Glacier, Azure™ Storage, Google Cloud Storage™, S3/OpenStack Swift/WebDAV compatible services, Google Drive™, Microsoft® OneDrive® and Dropbox®. Hybrid Backup Sync allows users to create storage, remote and cloud account settings in advance which can help save time in creating backup jobs.

 

Container Station – Beta

 

Container Station integrates both LXC and Docker virtualization technologies. This enables the use of multiple, isolated Linux systems on the NAS. We have also engineered one-click download, install, and deployment of thin applications from the built-in Docker Hub Registry to make virtualization easier than ever.

 

Virtualization Station - Beta

 

Virtualization Station turns the NAS into an appliance server, and allows you to install virtual machines (VMs) on the NAS with Windows, Linux, UNIX and Android operating systems. It can increase the functionality of the NAS and be eco-friendly by using VMs instead of physical servers. With an easy-to-use interface, you can centrally manage all of the VMs created on the NAS with minimal effort. You can also access virtual machines remotely on PCs and mobile devices by using web browsers at anytime. Virtualization Station allows users to open the data on the NAS directly through VMs, reducing bandwidth utilization and greatly enhancing data security as all of the actions are carried out within the NAS and no data is transmitted externally. Running application services on VMs is also efficient and secure by leveraging the high-performance I/O and the comprehensive data protection of the NAS.

 

Linux Station - Beta

 

Linux Station is a standard Linux desktop platform that allows you to use QTS while simultaneously using Linux on an HDMI display. Simply connect a keyboard and mouse to the NAS to use the NAS as a PC. You can also enable the remote desktop connection to use Linux Station with a web browser.

 

Notes Station - Beta

 

Qmail Agent is an online mail client that allows users to access Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo mail, and any IMAP server. It also works with Gmail Backup to review archived emails. It can easily switch accounts with its quick launch bar and provides complete functionality for composing, reading and organizing email messages. Files, photos and documents stored on the NAS can also be attached to emails. Qmail Agent also supports automatically backing up all of the emails on the server to the NAS upon logging in. In this article we will walk you through on how to use the Qmail Agent app to manage your emails on a QNAP NAS.

 

Qsirch – Beta

 

With Qsirch you can enhance your productivity with a powerful full-content search. NAS allows you to store huge amounts of data, files, and information. But it can be very easy for important files to get lost as increasing amounts of data is stored on it, making productivity suffer as users spend time searching for files instead of working. Qsirch can help users locate files in the shortest possible time. Qsirch has advanced file extraction and a near real-time search engine, allowing users to quickly search through the entire NAS to find desired files as soon as possible. The uniquely crafted QNAP TF-IDF algorithm actively predicts your results as you type for lightning speed.

 

Qmail Agent – Beta

 

Qmail Agent is an online mail client that allows users to access all of their email accounts and switch accounts easily. Whether it's Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo!, or other IMAP and POP3 mailbox services, Qmail Agent supports them all. It provides complete functionality for composing, reading and organizing email messages. It can also attach files, photos and documents from the NAS. Qmail Agent also works with Gmail Backup to review archived emails.

 

Media Streaming Add-On - Beta

 

The Media Streaming Add-On is an add-on for stations in QTS (File Station, Photo Station, Music Station and Video Station) that allows you to stream your media to different devices in different locations simultaneously using AirPlay, DLNA, Chromecast, and HDMI-connected devices. With the advanced management of the DLNA Media Server, you can also set advanced settings, such as DLNA client control, menu language and more.

 

Photo Station Extension - Beta

 

This Photo Station Extension App will enable the face detection* and pdf album import features for your Photo Station. You will be able to browse the imported pdf files as albums easily on other mobile devices.

 

OceanKTV - Beta

 

OceanKTV transforms your QNAP NAS into a high-quality karaoke machine. Just import your songs to the OceanKTV folder and start using it. A companion mobile app is also available to remotely control OceanKTV. Invite your friends to sing together now!

 

L2TP/IPsec VPN Service

 

L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol) is a combination of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F.) Compared to PPTP, which only establishes a single tunnel between the two end points, L2TP supports the use of multiple tunnels. IPsec is often used to secure L2TP packets by providing confidentiality, authentication and integrity checks. The combination of these two protocols provides a high-security VPN solution which is known as L2TP/IPsec. L2TP/IPsec is supported by most clients, including Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices.

 

MyQNAPcloud SSL Certificate

 

After installing the myQNAPcloud SSL Certificate App, you will see the user interface on QTS myQNAPcloud to download and install your purchased SSL certificates from the myQNAPcloud website (https://www.myqnapcloud.com.) SSL certificates bring better protection when connecting to your QNAP NAS via myQNAPcloud DDNS.

 

Surveillance Station

 

Surveillance Station is a professional network surveillance system and video management system. As one of the standard NAS applications, the Surveillance Station can be activated on the App Center to turn your NAS into a professional network video recorder. When used with compatible IP cameras, Surveillance Station can perform the following operations: real-time monitoring, recording, playback, alarm notifications, Intelligent Video Analytics and video management to help you secure your assets and property.

 

Proxy Server

 

The Proxy Server application provides an intuitive interface to simplify proxy server settings on your NAS, enabling you to operate your own proxy server in just a few clicks. The proxy server provides cache and connection controls for Internet services. For companies that need a boost to web response time and security, this application can be leveraged to make your NAS a web proxy server to protect other devices in your local network from Internet attacks.

 

CloudLink

 

CloudLink is the best remote access service provided by myQNAPcloud that allows you to connect to your device via the Internet using the myQNAPcloud website (www.myqnapcloud.com.) No complicated port forwarding settings on the router are required: just install CloudLink App on device App Center and sign in myQNAPcloud ID (QID) on your device. Then you can access files from the myQNAPcloud website. CloudLink will select the best connection for you according to your network environment. In addition to the web-based connection, CloudLink also allows you to connect to your QNAP device with QNAP Mobile Apps Qfile, Qmanager and the PC utility Qsync. CloudLink makes remote connectivity so easy.

 

Signage Station

 

Signage Station provides digital signage display functionalities and allows content to be managed with access permissions. Users can use iArtist Lite to design the digital signage content and upload to the NAS, and use Signage Station to display the digital signage media content on the web browser from the NAS.

 

Diagnostic Tool – Beta

 

The diagnostic tool provides a variety of system analysis functions to check the stability of a NAS. Users can export system kernel records for sending to technical support staff for further investigation and system kernel log analysis tools can quickly check if abnormal actions have occurred. There are also tools for checking the file system, hard drives and RAM to provide a simple way to test system reliability.

 

Q'center

 

Q’center is a central management platform that enables you to consolidate the management of multiple QNAP NAS. The Q’center web interface gives you the ease-of-use, cost-efficiency, convenience and flexibility to manage multiple NAS, across multiple sites, from any internet browser.

 


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