Basic Use of ReadyNAS

Question

OK, got new Firmware (6.5), and have whole house hardwired.

I orginally thought that I could use the ReadyNAS as the primary hard drive for storing family photos, videos, and docs. I'm finding that I can backup and sync folders from numerous types of computers, MAC OS, Windows 10, etc. No probablem accessessing remotely. Here's the question.

Can I use the ReadyNAS as the primary drive and can edit, safe, backup between right on the ReadyNAS ? All other computers have smaller hard drives, like 500GB whereas the readyans has nearly a free 3T. I'm thinking the ReadyNAS could be used, but when i edit a word doc it doesn't save and tries to save locally. If i have 1000GB of pictures, which clearly can't fit on one of the smaller computers to sync. Thoughts on how to fix this or othe rsolutions?

Real basic, but thanks!!!

FramerV · Answer

Hi&nbsp;brannodz,

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&nbsp;It might be best if you map the ReadyNAS share first.

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How do I map a network drive in Windows?

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Once done, you can just use the "Save As" option on your MS Office program and locate the mapped drive.

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You can also change the default location where your files will be saved.

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Since you have different platforms that you are going to be working on I will the rest to you but here is a sample of what I am telling you:

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How to Change the Default Save Location and Local Files Folder in Word 2013

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Regards,

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brannodz · Answer

Framer, thanks for the thoughts. &nbsp;I'll start with mapping then review your link. &nbsp;Thanks again!

Sandshark · Answer

Unfortunately, there are still some programs around that will not show mapped drives in the open/save dialogs. Hopefully, you don't run into any.

If you do, using a symbolic link instead of drive mapping can be a solution. From a Windows command prompt, type mklink /? for the help on symbolic links.

Also remember that putting all your eggs in one basket makes a failure all the more costly, so make sure you have a backup method in place. A RAID device is a big step toward more reliability, but failures and physical loss can still occur.

brannodz · Answer

Thanks for the insight here people. &nbsp;Good follow-up via email also. &nbsp;&nbsp;I think my basic understnading was off. &nbsp;So "mapping" the drive treats the ReadyNAS as a hard drive. &nbsp;You can get read only access from the ready cloud APP. &nbsp;I'll play around with it, but SandShark, I do have the RAID up i think but definatey will keep a USB backup offsite.&nbsp;Dave

JBDragon1 · Answer

Yes mapping the HDD will basically make it look like any HDD directly connected to your computer, with a assigned drive letter of your choosing. &nbsp;So while Windows is on C: &nbsp;Your NAS could be on R: like I have my NAS set to, or basically any letter you don't use. &nbsp;Then you can also Name it whatever you want like like any other HDD. &nbsp;You can read/write like anything else for most all programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;The only program I used that Mapping didn't work was when I was running SONARR on my Windows computer and having it accessing the NAS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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