
If Container Manager/Docker is not installed yet, you can find it in the Package Center.

Navigate to the main menu and open the Container Manager/Docker package. Step 2: Open the Container Manager/DockerPackage Log in to your Synology DSM through your web browser by typing your NAS’s IP address. Do factor that in, depending on whether you are using DSM 7.1 Docker or DSM 7.2 Container Manager.

The results are largely the same but there are differences between them in a page-by-page installation in the setup wizards, and a single ‘all config options in a single window’ presentation in the GUI. Additional note, for the sake of ease, I have opted for the Docker installation path/methodology, but many of the parts of Step 6 have been consolidated in Container Manager – so do factor that in. Both are largely the same but with tweaked changes in the GUI and setup pathways, and both are powerful tools for running applications inside isolated containers, simplifying installation and configuration. (Docker is the DSM 7.1 and older release name, whereas Container Manager is the new DSM 7.2 branding. Note: This guide assumes you have DSM already installed on your Synology NAS, your multimedia already in folders on the NAS storage and you’ve set up Container Manager/Docker. In this guide, we’ll explore the process of installing Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS using Docker, a platform that simplifies application deployment. It can run on numerous platforms, including Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), the operating system for their Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Plex Media Server is an excellent tool for managing and streaming your media collections. 6.1 Related Installing Plex Media Server on a Synology NAS in DSM 7.1/7.2: A Step-by-Step Guide
