Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) Set up and run Windows, Linux, or Virtual DSM virtual machines to test software within the safety of a sandboxed environment or complement your disaster recovery plan. Synology Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
A complete virtualization platform Synology VMM lets you build a cost-effective and easily managed virtualization environment by combining computing, storage, and networking resources on a single hardware platform.
Multi-platform support Run Windows or Linux-based virtual machines, or set up a virtualized version of DiskStation Manager (DSM), the intuitive operating system for Synology NAS.Learn more
 Virtualize your systems Run virtualized versions of your systems to protect your host without sacrificing functionality. Sandbox applications Protect your physical IT environment against malicious attacks. Perform staging and testing in a sandbox to avoid affecting your host. Virtualize DSM Take full advantage of DSM's applications and management tools on your virtualized systems. Multi-tenant environments Set up virtual machines to provide different business units with applications for short term use with minimal maintenance. Secure your digital assets Minimize service downtime with instant snapshots, remote replication, and Synology VMM High Availability.* Virtual machine protection plansRestore virtual machine snapshots or run them directly on Synology VMM to roll back human errors or recover from hardware failures.Integration with Active Backup for Business (ABB)Run failover copies of virtual machines, PCs, and servers created with Active Backup for Business. Learn more Flexible IT management Easily allocate computing power, storage space, and network interfaces between virtual machines as requirements change. Server clustering Cluster up to seven Synology servers and flexibly allocate resources among virtual machines to balance loads or respond to changing requirements. Quick migration Use Live Migration to move running virtual machines from one Synology NAS to another without restarting or disrupting applications. Sharing access Share graphic access to virtual machines with password-protected, limited-validity links that can easily be shared through email or chat.
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Synology VMMSynology VMM Pro
Cluster Management
Snapshot Retention32255
Remote Replication*-
Remote Storage Migration*-
High Availability-
Live Migration-

* These features are only available on DSM 6.2 or above.

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Virtual Machine Manager Supported Operating Systems

Windows Family

Windows 10 21H2
Windows 11 21H2
Windows Server 2022

Linux Family

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9

CentOS 6.10
CentOS 7.9
CentOS 8.5

Fedora 35
Fedora 36

Debian 9
Debian 10
Debian 11

Oracle 8.6

Notes

  1. Listed operating systems are actively tested for compatibility. Other versions and operating systems may be used at your own discretion and may require additional testing.
  2. Please refer to the system requirements for each OS when setting up VMs.
  3. Changing the virtual disk controller type from IDE/VirtIO to SATA on Windows 10 will cause a blue screen error.
  4. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 may enter emergency mode under certain circumstances, refer to this article to learn more.
  5. Fedora 35 and 36 may have issues displaying the desktop with video card type: vmvga.
  6. Debian 9 may have issues displaying the desktop with video card type: cirrus.
  7. Debian 10 may have issues displaying the desktop with video card type: vga, vmvga.