Overview on modifying the Synology Server, bootstrap, ipkg etc
What is a Synology Server
A Synology Server is a powerful linux based device. It is very similar to a Personal Computer running the Linux operating system, just with less RAM, less CPU power and lacking the hardware to directly support a monitor, keyboard and mouse etc.
What can I do by Modifying a Synology Server
Despite not being a PC using the provided management web interface and the Command Line Interface you can take full control of the device, change the way it operates and install additional software. Much of the software is available free of charge produced by users like you. There can be many advantages to using a device such as a Synology Server rather than a PC, small footprint, low power consumption, dedication to the set tasks.
However, modifying your NAS will invalidate your software support warranty, although not normally your hardware warranty, as described in General Disclaimer on Modifying the Synology Server. Modifying your Synology Server is also not without considerable risk of making it either temporariy unstable or temporarilly unuseable. In virtually all cases the Synology Server can be returned to its former as new condition (in software terms) by fully re-installing the synology firmware. Re-installing the firmware can result in loosing your data, so ensure you have a backup of your data before modifying the NAS.
What are the tools I will need
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