How to Install Docker on Synology NAS?

Docker is a software platform designed by Docker Inc. using which you can build, test, and deploy applications very fast. It is a container packaging technology that packages software into standardized units. If you are planning to install Docker on Synology NAS, you can look forward to the information provided in this blog.

In addition to revealing the steps involved in the process, we will also tell you how to create a container in a Docker. Before starting, you should ensure that your Synology NAS is accessible via find.synology URL.

What Docker Actually Is?

You must know that Docker is a lightweight application and it can grant you access to thousands of containers created by developers across the globe. It allows you to separate your apps from other infrastructure. This makes the software delivery very smooth as shipping, testing, and the deployment of the code becomes fast.

Is It Possible to Install Docker on Synology NAS?

Synology allows its users to access the optimized Docker management graphical user interface (GUI) using which you can create and manage containers on Synology NAS. Given in the next section are the instructions that you need to follow in order to Docker on your NAS.

But, before proceeding with the steps, we want you to know that Docker is compatible with some of the Synology NAS devices. Therefore, checking the compatibility is the first thing you should do.

Steps to Install Docker on Synology NAS

Follow the steps given below if you want to install Docker on your Synology NAS storage device. You are required to walk through them carefully to avoid any problem.

• On DSM screen, click the Synology Package Center icon.
• This will open the Package Center for you.
• Click Settings on the same page.
• Thereafter, enable access to Synology Beta Packages.
• Move to the top and select Beta.
• Select the checkbox labeled “Yes, I want to see beta versions!”.
• Select OK to move ahead.
• On the Package Center window, type Docker in the search box.
• Select the Install button after that.
• This will begin the installation process for Docker.
• Wait for the process to get completed.

How to Access Docker on Synology NAS?

The previous section helped you install Docker on your Synology NAS. Now, it is time to learn how to use it. Therefore, first of all access your Synology NAS either via the Synology Assistant. In case, the Synology Assistant connection failed issue shows up, use the login URL and walk through the instructions highlighted below:

• Find the DiskStation Manager and click it.
• Click the Docker icon.

That’s it! You can now move further to install useful applications and programs on your Synology NAS with the help of Docker. Moving on, let us shed some light on the instructions using which you can create a container on Docker.

Steps to Create Container on Docker on NAS

After accessing the Synology NAS using the convenient method, you are suggested to walk through the points highlighted below:

• Find the Docker that you’ve installed on your DiskStation and click it.
• Locate the Registry tab in the left-hand panel and click it.
• Type the keyword in the search bar.
• You will get suggestions from the search bar. Find the right keyword from there and use it.
• Click Download.
• You are also free to double-click the Search result to start the download process.
• Click Image in the left panel.
• Click Launch on the top.
• Give a unique name to the container.
• The container can be given high privilege if you select the respective checkbox.
• Select Advanced Settings and customize them.
• Go back to the General Settings page.
• Select Next.
• Now, on the Summary page, you should select the checkbox “Run this container after the wizard is finished”.
• Hit Apply.

The Conclusion

The guide containing instructions to install Docker on Synology NAS ends here. We hope that the blog has been successful in telling you what Docker is and how to access it after installing on the Synology NAS.