From 89082eaf2ec1c1ccef9cc8f3c9782f0c2add5cf3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kroese Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2023 19:09:17 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] FAQ --- readme.md | 55 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------------------- 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+), 20 deletions(-) diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md index 16c1502..c7d2cab 100644 --- a/readme.md +++ b/readme.md @@ -70,31 +70,46 @@ $ docker run --rm -it \ ## FAQ - - How do I change the location of the virtual disk? + * ### How do I change the size of the virtual disk? ### -By default it resides inside a docker volume, but you can add these lines to your compose file: + By default it is 16GB, but you can modify the `DISK_SIZE` setting in your compose file: -``` -volumes: - - /home/user/data:/storage -``` - -to map `/storage` to any local folder you want to use. Just replace `/home/user/data` with the correct path. - - - How do I install a specific version of vDSM? - -By default it installs vDSM 7.2, but if you want to use an older version you can add these lines to your compose file: - -``` + ``` environment: - URL: "https://global.synologydownload.com/download/DSM/release/7.0.1/42218/DSM_VirtualDSM_42218.pat" -``` + DISK_SIZE: "16G" + ``` -to install version 7.01 for example. + to make it any size you want. -You can also switch back and forth between versions this way without loosing your file data. + To create an empty disk with a maximum capacity of 8 terabyte you would use a value of `8T` for example. - - What are the differences compared to standard DSM? + * ### How do I change the location of the virtual disk? ### -There are only two minor differences: the Virtual Machine Manager package is not available and Surveillance Station is available, but does not include any free licenses. + By default it resides inside a docker volume, but you can add these lines to your compose file: + + ``` + volumes: + - /home/user/data:/storage + ``` + + to map `/storage` to any local folder you want to use. + + Just replace `/home/user/data` with the correct path. + + * ### How do I install a specific version of vDSM? ### + + By default it installs vDSM 7.2, but if you want to use an older version you can add these lines to your compose file: + + ``` + environment: + URL: "https://global.synologydownload.com/download/DSM/release/7.0.1/42218/DSM_VirtualDSM_42218.pat" + ``` + + to install version 7.01 for example. + + You can also switch back and forth between versions this way without loosing your file data. + + * ### What are the differences compared to standard DSM? ### + + There are only two minor differences: the Virtual Machine Manager package is not available and Surveillance Station does not include any free licenses.