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Replace the example path `/home/user/data` with the desired storage folder. Replace the example path `/home/user/data` with the desired storage folder.
* ### How do I change the space reserved by the virtual disk?
By default, the entire disk space is reserved in advance. To create a growable disk that only reserves the space that is actually used, add the following environment variable:
```yaml
environment:
ALLOCATE: "N"
```
Keep in mind that this will not affect any of your existing disks, it only applies to newly created disks.
* ### How do I add multiple disks? * ### How do I add multiple disks?
To mount extra volumes, modify your compose file like this: To mount extra volumes, modify your compose file like this:
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- /mnt/data/example:/storage3 - /mnt/data/example:/storage3
``` ```
Additionally, it's also possible to passthrough raw disk devices like this: * ### How do I change the space reserved by the virtual disk?
By default, the entire disk space is reserved in advance. To create a growable disk that only reserves the space that is actually used, add the following environment variable:
```yaml ```yaml
environment: environment:
DEVICE2: "/dev/vdc1" ALLOCATE: "N"
DEVICE3: "/dev/vdc2"
devices:
- /dev/vdc1
- /dev/vdc2
``` ```
Please beware that any pre-existing partitions and data on those devices will be wiped. Keep in mind that this will not affect any of your existing disks, it only applies to newly created disks.
* ### How do I increase the amount of CPU or RAM? * ### How do I increase the amount of CPU or RAM?
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Please note that even if you don't need DHCP, it's still recommended to enable this feature as it prevents NAT issues and increases performance by using a `macvtap` interface. Please note that even if you don't need DHCP, it's still recommended to enable this feature as it prevents NAT issues and increases performance by using a `macvtap` interface.
* ### How do I install a specific version of vDSM?
By default, version 7.2.1 will be installed, but if you prefer an older version, you can add its download URL to your compose file as follows:
```yaml
environment:
URL: "https://global.synologydownload.com/download/DSM/release/7.0.1/42218/DSM_VirtualDSM_42218.pat"
```
With this method, it is even possible to switch between different versions while keeping all your file data intact.
* ### How do I passthrough my GPU? * ### How do I passthrough my GPU?
To passthrough your Intel GPU, add the following lines to your compose file: To passthrough your Intel GPU, add the following lines to your compose file:
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This can be used to enable the facial recognition function in Synology Photos for example. This can be used to enable the facial recognition function in Synology Photos for example.
* ### How do I install a specific version of vDSM?
By default, version 7.2.1 will be installed, but if you prefer an older version, you can add its download URL to your compose file as follows:
```yaml
environment:
URL: "https://global.synologydownload.com/download/DSM/release/7.0.1/42218/DSM_VirtualDSM_42218.pat"
```
With this method, it is even possible to switch between different versions while keeping all your file data intact.
* ### What are the differences compared to the standard DSM? * ### What are the differences compared to the standard DSM?
There are only two minor differences: the Virtual Machine Manager package is not available, and Surveillance Station will not include any free licenses. There are only two minor differences: the Virtual Machine Manager package is not available, and Surveillance Station will not include any free licenses.