DS723+

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Hi,
A bit of background, we have had a few break-ins on the estate of late which made me want a IP camera NVR type solution but held off thinking a NAS might serve me a bit better with more rounded functionality. The misses is changing jobs at Christmas and has a tonne of data she needs to keep from her previous job all on OneDrive, this put me back to the NAS. I have watched loads of your YouTube vids and was tempted by the DVA 1622 for the CCTV chops but was put off by the lack of scalability, also love the idea of a TS 264-8G but again soldered RAM holding it back... Which lead me to the DS723+ seems the best compromise but does the lack of integrated graphics hinder the surveillance station app?
As an aside I would like to be able to stream media music and video both to LAN and WAN, host a website that runs MSsql in a docker container and if it could help with the dishes that would be a cherry on top!
Thanks for any help
Dave
P.S. love your channel

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It sounds like you're looking for a NAS that can handle surveillance, media streaming, and hosting tasks, and the Synology DS723+ is a solid choice. Here’s how it fits your needs:

Surveillance Station:
While the DS723+ lacks integrated graphics, this doesn’t significantly impact its ability to run Surveillance Station. The software is CPU-based, so the Ryzen R1600 CPU in the DS723+ is more than capable of handling multiple cameras. If you’re looking for more advanced features like AI-powered surveillance, a model with integrated graphics (such as the DVA-1622) would be better, but for most users, the DS723+ will do the job well.
Media Streaming:
The DS723+ can transcode 1080p media remotely, meaning you can stream media on devices that might not support the original format. For 4K media, the DS723+ can stream the original content locally without transcoding, which is ideal for your home network where you likely have devices capable of handling 4K. If you need single-stream 4K transcoding, the DS423+ is an alternative to consider—it can transcode one 4K stream but doesn’t support multi-stream transcoding like the DS723+.
Hosting a Website and MS SQL in Docker:
The DS723+ is well-suited to run Docker containers for hosting a website and managing MS SQL databases. The 6GB of RAM (expandable to 16GB) and the Ryzen CPU ensure that the NAS can handle these workloads without issue.
Scalability and Future Expansion:
The DS723+ offers good scalability with the ability to expand storage using the DX517 expansion unit, making it a future-proof choice as your storage needs grow.
Cherry on Top (Dishes):
As for the dishes, the DS723+ won’t handle that—though it can certainly help manage your data chores efficiently!