Hello, and thank you for all your previous support and advice, I really appreciate it and it helped me make a great decision I believe.
Moving forward I went with your advice and I purchased the DS 923+ my question is regarding Homebridge. I’ve seen people just run it, and I’ve seen people run it in container manager. What are the pros and cons and what is your recommendation thank you.
Hello! I'm glad to hear that you found my previous advice helpful, and congratulations on your purchase of the DS923+! Regarding your question about running Homebridge, both options have their own set of advantages and drawbacks.
Running Homebridge directly on your Synology NAS without using a container manager is straightforward and can be simpler to set up. It allows for direct integration with the NAS operating system, providing easy access to system resources and services. However, this approach may lack isolation, potentially leading to conflicts with other applications or system stability issues.
On the other hand, utilizing a container manager like Docker to run Homebridge offers better isolation and flexibility. Containers provide a lightweight, self-contained environment for applications, allowing you to manage dependencies and configurations separately. This can enhance security and stability, as issues within the container are less likely to affect other parts of the system. Additionally, containers can be easily migrated or replicated across different environments.