Synology DSM 7.2.2 - Should You Upgrade?
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host discusses the new Synology DSM 7.2.2 update, exploring whether users should upgrade. Key points include added support for security features, customization for package installations, and various bug fixes. The video emphasizes significant changes in multimedia support, particularly the shift from Video Station to third-party apps like Plex and Jellyfin for video streaming. It also addresses the impact on surveillance setups, recommending caution for users with HC or h.265 cameras. The host advises holding off on the update for multimedia users and those heavily invested in Synology's native video station, while others can consider upgrading for the security patches and system improvements.
Takeaways
- đ Synology has released a new DSM update, version 7.2.2, which includes various changes and improvements.
- đ DSM 7.2.2 adds support for verifying response or asset signatures for SAML SSO client, enhancing security and authentication.
- đ ïž The update provides customization for package installation, upgrades, and an installation wizard for third-party package developers.
- đ Numerous bug fixes are included in DSM 7.2.2, addressing issues in the day-to-day usage of Synology devices.
- đ Security patches are introduced to address vulnerabilities, though none are critical and require specific circumstances to exploit.
- đ„ Synology is moving away from Video Station and instead encourages the use of third-party applications like Plex Media Server and Jellyfin for multimedia streaming.
- đž Photography on Synology's Photo Station will still support traditional formats, but handling of H.265/H.264 files will rely more on client hardware.
- đč For surveillance setups, if cameras record in H.265/H.264, the update will offload more processing to the cameras themselves, potentially disabling motion detection if the camera can't handle it.
- đ« The update deprecates Video Station, and for those heavily invested in it, it's advised to hold off on upgrading until further support or alternatives are clear.
- â For most users, the update to DSM 7.2.2 is recommended for the security patches and general improvements, unless they rely on specific features like Video Station or have complex multimedia setups.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is the discussion of Synology's DSM 7.2.2 software update, including whether users should upgrade and what changes the update brings.
Why might some users be hesitant to upgrade to DSM 7.2.2?
-Some users might be hesitant to upgrade due to changes in video station support, potential incompatibility with certain camera recordings in surveillance, and the shift towards third-party applications for multimedia streaming.
What is the significance of the update for users who rely on video stations?
-For users who rely on video stations, the update is significant because Synology is moving away from its native video station and recommending third-party applications like Plex Media Server and Jellyfin for multimedia streaming.
What are the new security features introduced in DSM 7.2.2?
-DSM 7.2.2 introduces support for verifying response or asset signatures for SAML SSO client, enhancing authentication security by ensuring messages are not tampered with and are coming from authenticated sources.
How does the update affect users who host applications and services on their Synology NAS?
-The update includes support for customization of package installation, upgrades, and an installation wizard for third-party package developers, which could benefit users who host applications and services on their Synology NAS.
What are the security vulnerability patches included in DSM 7.2.2?
-The update includes patches for several security vulnerabilities, including memory overload, buffer overflow, command execution with heightened privileges, and SSH extension corruption.
What changes should surveillance users expect after upgrading to DSM 7.2.2?
-Surveillance users should expect changes in how motion detection is handled, with the system offloading more work to the cameras themselves, especially for cameras that record in H.265 or H.264.
How does the update impact the support for H.264 and H.265 video formats?
-The update reduces native support for H.265 and H.264 video formats on Synology's platform, pushing users towards third-party applications for multimedia playback and encouraging the use of client-side hardware for video handling.
What is the recommendation for users who are heavily invested in Synology's first-party software?
-For users heavily invested in Synology's first-party software, it is recommended to hold off on upgrading to DSM 7.2.2, especially if they are using video station or have a multimedia setup with a mixed client device ecosystem.
What steps should users take before upgrading to DSM 7.2.2?
-Before upgrading to DSM 7.2.2, users should check their camera compatibility, review their multimedia format requirements, and ensure their client devices support the necessary codecs, especially if they are reliant on H.265 or H.264 video formats.
Outlines
đ Overview of Synology DSM 7.2.2 Update
The video discusses the new Synology DSM 7.2.2.2 update, addressing whether users should upgrade. It mentions that the update is non-compulsory and that existing DSM 7.2.1 users will continue to receive firmware updates. The video will cover the new features and changes, excluding the previously discussed video station. It highlights the addition of support for verifying response or asset signatures for SAML SSO client, which ensures message integrity and authentication. The update also includes customization support for package installations and an installation wizard for third-party package developers. The presenter suggests that most users won't be affected by these changes unless they host applications or services. The video also mentions bug fixes and security patches, which are important for system updates, but notes that these are not critical issues for most users.
đ„ Changes in Video and Multimedia Support
The video details the significant changes in video and multimedia support with the DSM 7.2.2 update. It emphasizes the shift towards H.264 and H.265 support and the discontinuation of Video Station, encouraging users to use third-party applications like Plex Media Server and Jellyfin. The update requires downloading the advanced media extension, which is modified for DSM 7.2.2 and no longer applicable to Video Station. The presenter advises users who prioritize multimedia streaming to wait before upgrading, as Plex has recently updated to accommodate the changes in DSM 7.2.2. The video also discusses the impact on Photography, where server-side management of H.265 files is reduced, and client hardware is increasingly relied upon for playback. Surveillance playback is also affected, with changes to how motion detection is handled, offloading more work to the cameras themselves.
đ Detailed Analysis of Surveillance and Multimedia Playback
This section delves into the specifics of how the DSM 7.2.2 update affects surveillance and multimedia playback. For surveillance, the update shifts the responsibility of handling H.265/H.264 footage and motion detection to the cameras, which could be an issue if the cameras do not support these features. This change may disable motion detection and related features if the cameras are not capable. The video suggests that users with a surveillance setup should double-check their camera compatibility and recording techniques before upgrading. For multimedia, the update limits transcoding options and pushes more processing to client devices, which may not be ideal for users with mixed client devices and multimedia formats. The presenter recommends that users with a heavy reliance on H.265 footage or those using Synology Video Station to hold off on the update.
đ ïž Final Thoughts on DSM 7.2.2 Upgrade
The video concludes with final considerations for upgrading to DSM 7.2.2. It suggests that most users can safely upgrade, especially if they are not heavily invested in surveillance or multimedia setups. However, for those with a surveillance setup or a mixed multimedia environment, the presenter advises caution and a thorough check of compatibility and recording formats. The video appreciates the security updates and patches included in the update but advises against a hasty upgrade, especially for dedicated Synology Video Station users. The presenter wishes viewers a good week and hopes the video has been helpful in deciding whether to upgrade to DSM 7.2.2.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄSynology DSM
đĄSoftware Update
đĄVideo Station
đĄH.264
đĄHEVC
đĄSAML SSO
đĄPackage Installation
đĄSecurity Vulnerabilities
đĄSurveillance Station
đĄPlex Media Server
Highlights
Discussion on Synology's DSM 7.2.2 update and its implications for users.
DSM 7.2.2 is a non-compulsory update, and users on 7.2.1 will continue to receive firmware updates.
Added support for verifying response or asset signatures for SAML SSO client, enhancing security.
Introduction of customization for package installation and upgrades for third-party developers.
Numerous bug fixes and improvements in system performance and stability.
Patches for security vulnerabilities, though none are critical on their own.
Changes in video station support, with Synology moving away from its own video station application.
Recommendations for using third-party apps like Plex Media Server and Jellyfin for multimedia streaming.
Updated support for H.264 and H.265 codecs, with a shift towards client-side handling for efficiency.
DSM 7.2.2 will automatically switch surveillance station motion detection to camera handling for HC/H.265 footage.
Surveillance users with HC/H.265 cameras may face changes in how alerts and recognition are managed.
For multimedia users with an HC library, it's advised to wait before updating to assess compatibility.
Surveillance users should double-check their camera's compression and recording techniques before updating.
The update emphasizes efficiency and offloading operations to edge devices, reflecting a trend in technology.
Most users can safely update to DSM 7.2.2, except for those heavily invested in multimedia or surveillance setups.
Synology's push towards third-party apps may not align with users who value the brand's first-party software ecosystem.
The video concludes with a recommendation to hold off on updating for dedicated Synology video station users.
Transcripts
[Music]
hello and welcome back atad is Ry today
I want to discuss sonology DSM
7.2.2 something we've already talked
about in the last 24 hours sonology
rolling out a new update for their
software and a number of you are
wondering should you upgrade what is
there in this software update that is
going to be good for you and what you're
going to be missing out on other than
what we've already discussed video
stations so what we're going to do is
quickly squeeze oursel there into the
top of the screen and talk a little bit
more about the DSM 7.2.2 we've already
got a system here with it installed and
we're going to be going through this
software update we're going to be going
through what's included what's changed
and hopefully by the end of this video
you'll decide whether you want to
upgrade towards it now we could spend a
lot of time talking about the whole
video station thing we could talk about
hvc and video session we will certainly
touch on that but because we've already
discussed it in a video that went out
live yesterday I believe at the time of
recording this at the very least um with
that going out with that video I wanted
sort of talk about that later in the
video and this one we're going to be
talking about everything else in the DSM
software update because a lot of you are
just wondering is it worth hopping on
this or sticking on
7.2.1 where you're still going to get
firmware updates cuz that's really
important it's worth keeping in mind if
you are an existing DSM
7.2.1 user you don't necessarily have to
upgrade
DSM 7.2.2 is non-compulsory at least at
this time and as you can see 7.2.1 has
had several different updates over time
and the same goes when you look at
previous revisions you're not going to
be forced into this or at least it's not
going to become a deal breaker for many
of you at least on a security imp page
and update level for quite a while so if
we move forward into the release notes
again we're going to skip over all the
stuff at least for now about transcoding
and Har updates and talk about the rest
of the stuff that's included so number
one we can see here added support for
whether to verify response or asset
signatures for saml SSO client that
ultimately means it's kind of an
authentication sh handshake in the
background with regards to internal
messages to verify that not only is the
message not been tampered with but that
that message is coming from
authenticated sources at the beginning
and arriving towards the authenticated t
as well that there's been no messed
around in the middle that the file
itself has not been ified there at least
in terms of the messaging and
correspondence there the next thing is a
support of customization of package
installation upgrades and an
installation wizard for third party
package developers now for the majority
of you this is irrelevant all that's
going to come down to is if you are
hosting applications and services that
you're hoping to submit to the sonology
App Center or even some of those third
party apps that live outside of that
that's going to be beneficial to you but
not much more than that for the majority
of you this isn't even really going to
be an appliance to be concerned with if
you're already using security Asser
markup language for those correspondent
inside or just single sign on kind of
authentication you're going to like to
see this but again this doesn't
represent a huge number of sonology
users now we do see a lot of kind of bug
fixy type stuff stuff that was
recognized in presumably flag technology
in the day-to-day usage of their
appliances lots of kind of stuff where
it falls into the cranks in between
again you can go through the and chances
are the majority of these are not really
going to impact many people it's always
nice to theology working on these but
they're not going to be a dealbreaker
for many they're just little trying kind
of blips in between applications and
exchanges that have been remedied
apologies for the noisiest mobile phone
in the world and finally there there is
uh patches for security vulnerabilities
now these are obviously one of the main
reasons that you should always update
your system software to the latest
revision these once you break down into
all of them one by one you will find
that the risk assessment on many of
these isn't exactly gamebreaking many of
these don't even really appear in the
most recent updates on sonology security
advisory isn't to say that they are
completely harmless but to uh we've got
for example this one with a memory
overload there another one with the
buffer being overloaded there to allow
executing of command with heightened
privilege and finally you got an open
SSH extension corruption here that can
be utilized to gain again in elevated
access but none of them are really kind
of 10 out of 10 scary time they're
pretty bad but again they require very
preset circumstance there if you are
susceptible to these do I'll link to
them all in the description then perhaps
it might be worth looking into the
upgrade just for that sake because let's
face it any attack Vector is an attack
Vector waiting to happen in the right
circumstance but if you don't feel that
these are going to be applicable to your
own personal setup then I don't think
any one of these alone is reason enough
to upgrade but just take the time to
look into the circumstance for yourself
VI those links but we of course have to
return to that subject probably the
biggest detail in this upgrade is of
course to do with the change towards
support of HG VC vc1 even support of um
h.264 otherwise known as AVC now how
things have changed can be broken down
into several different categories
because it's can to be very dependent on
the application in question much like
previously prior to this um update you
are going to need to download the
advanced media extension which has been
modified for DSM
7.2.2 it no longer applies by the way to
video station why is that well because
video station is not a thing we talked
about in a deeper video which I'll link
below but long story short the smm 7.2.2
will no longer contain video stations s
has made it abundantly clear that if you
do want to utilize your sonology as for
video based multimedia streaming in the
the conventional sofa sense then you're
going to need to take advantage of
applications like Plex Media Server and
jelly finin and MB uh two of which are
available if you go into the third party
supported app area of the sonology
application center again you can get a
hold of them it's very very
straightforward and they are very easy
to install they require a little bit
more of the applications and handling in
the back end to give certain access to
Shared folders and give read only or
read and write privileges and depending
on the metod DAT you to choose to use
but they are moving away from video
station video station is no longer a
thing on the sonology platform moving
forward into DSM 7.2.2 audio station is
still there sonology photos is still
there but even sonology photos has had
to take something with change in the way
it supports a number of its services
with regard to these particular
compression codecs and formats it's also
worth highlighting that sonology have
updated the number of their knowledge
centers with regard to these chain is in
a very much case app by app basis you've
got multiple articles linked in these
release notes to find out more about
them but I think the main ones we have
to look at is of course traditional
multimedia so if you are running h.264
or h265 uh video files there if you're
using the third party apps you're going
to be fine there although do keep in
mind as techology reduces the number of
systems in its portfolio with Hardware
trans coding uh abilities in other words
integrated graphics then the abilities
for using transcoding is going to be
limited somewhat and be less efficient
overall and that is something that a
Plex pass user traditionally goes for
Plex pass for to take advantage of
Hardware transcoding now for example
when we go through some of these
listings we can see for example when
they go into photography and videos they
break down into each of the individual
services and functions and I would say
right now if your priority for your
sonology NZ is streaming multimedia even
if it's in Plex I would maybe sit on the
fence just a wee bit longer the reason
being that Plex has only just recently
rolled out an update for this particular
version of the SM
7.2.2 and it's been rolled out
presumably in conjunction where they've
had to update towards this because of
this change in privilege that Plex needs
to have within their systems ever so
slightly at least now on top of that we
can look at some of the changes for
something like photography now
photography on the system photus is
still going to support all the
traditional formats but anything that
requires server side management of and
handling of hvvc files is going to be
significantly reduced this page here own
for onology own resource Pages details
it a little bit more with regards to
heic photography and HC media that you
may be recording on your phone and
uploading to the N technology Fighters
will become increasingly reliant on your
client Hardware to take care of a lot of
the the play back there and if you don't
have support of hgic locally or support
of hgvc then what's going to happen is
you're not going to be able to view
those files you're going to again if you
don't have the ability locally to play
that file you still don't have the
ability to modify it unless you are
using the sonology application in
conjunction with a video player on your
client device like VLC for example that
actually features the ability to modify
files luckily sonology has not
completely shut the door they image
assistant add-on fory photos that does
improve a lot of the output thumbnails
and previews for web browser and some of
the applications in the backend has been
rolled out so the recent changes in hvc
support and a number of other
compressions and codecs AR completely
Final in at least in terms of
Photography now when it comes to
streaming these kinds of multimedia in
both file station and on sonology drive
again we are seeing limitations in DSM
7.2.2 some of these already exist
but it has to be said that these new
changes to supported codec formats and
compression have made their Mark for
example is a breakdown on their own
Pages talking about what is supported
and possible via those two applications
and services as you can see transcoding
high medium low Etc is no longer a thing
on there you don't have that option and
although you have got that media
extension installed it still won't make
a big difference at least with regards
to streaming those services from the web
browser versus the applications and
again the client device will be expected
to take a lot more of the load in
efforts to keep things as efficient as
possible on the server side it would be
very easy for me to just say sonology
are recommending you use MB or Plex for
a lot of these services but I will say
I'm less keen on that if you're buying a
sonology now you're buying it for its
first party software you're buying it
for its ecosystem I think a lot andology
you promote that so pushing users
towards these third party apps is not
great but this video is about whether
you should upgrade and not about
criticisms of Plex and multimedia
support and right now if you're already
using Plex or MB I still wouldn't update
because you would need to update a few
extra things and I would give it a bit
of time while you've got a window but
what about surveillance because there is
a huge degree of playback support
required in surveillance how will things
change there in terms of surveillance
playback there have been significant
changes some of which by the way if you
do install this update are going to
happen without you realizing now one of
the main ones is if you are using
cameras that record in HC or h.265 it's
worth highlighting that if you're using
h.264 you're going to be absolutely fine
very little has changed there in terms
of sonology support and if you're
running cameras on that already you're
going to be absolutely fine but if
you're using cameras that take advantage
of
HC as you can see how detailed most
h.265 or HGC cameras offer more accurate
intelligent detection than traditional
motion detection now as good as that all
sounds what that means is after the
update cameras set by motion detection
by the surveillance station which is
when you set a camera up within
surveillance station and check whether
you want the system or the camera the
end point to manage a lot of the alert
will be switched automatically to camera
handling in other words offloading the
work of hvvc handling to the camera
rather than the system there again some
cameras will not actually support that
feature on the camera and therefore
things will change accordingly and this
has been reflected by the way across a
number of their systems the DVA system
which has uh a GPU or integrated
Graphics in place depending on which
unit you look at will have thanks to a
multimedia extension support of h.265
and HC already but the non dedicated NVR
systems or d uh in DVA systems are going
to be switched down to H 264 handling on
the uh footage with the cameras taking
advantage of all of the yeah the cameras
being used for all of the hard work the
big takeaway is that if right now you
are taking advantage of cameras and hvc
footage and you were relying on the
sonology nas to take care of all of the
alerts and recognition and stuff like
that this update will force it onto the
cameras to do it and if the cameras
aren't able to do that job are not able
in other words for techology systems to
read the alerts that being managed by
the camera rather than the system for
the sake of efficiency the result is
going to be as they say that if you
can't use motion detection by camera the
function will be disabled and any
pre-existing alerts schedule alerts
action rules and more will all be
disabled that's going to be a real pain
for those larger surveillance makeups
that are deeply in HC recorded um feeds
and this bleeds all the way through the
press releases and the information that
surrounds DSM
7.2.2 the brand is clearly pushing
further for efficiency trying to move as
much of the operations and resource
consumption onto Edge devices now it's
worth remembering that when it comes to
cameras most modern cameras arrived with
support of hvvc and therefore management
of alerts and the handling of the alerts
by the camera on the edge is more than
feasible it does bring into question
camera compatibility long-term anology
software but that's a conf ation for
another day but much like multimedia
playback and streaming towards third
party client devices if most of your
client devices were released after about
201617 a lot of them will already have
HC support or vc1 support already and
it's only really budget items or much
much older devices that don't arrive
with that support and therefore that is
where the need for or at least uh the
drive towards Edge and client devices is
taking over the load can be complicated
ultimately if you are looking at the smm
7.2 and you're running a multimedia
setup and your library is predominantly
HC I would maybe hold out a little bit
longer before you jump on board with
this update if you're running a
surveillance setup I strongly strongly
suggest double-checking your compression
and recording uh qu um techniques that
are being used if you are reliant on
hvvc or if your cameras themselves are
able to out put towards h.264 instead
before pursuing this update I like the
security updates here I like the patches
and fixes and there was a decent number
of them all broken down also the
widespread nature of this update it's
not really a tightly exclusive one it is
available on a numerous different
systems overall unless you are running a
surveillance setup or a multi home
multimedia setup of mixed uh client
devices and mixed multimedia formats I
think most other users will can happily
press forward with installing DSM
7.2.2 just if you are a multimedia user
keep an eye on it and certainly if you
are a dedicated sonology video station
user hold off for as long as you can but
this has been should you update to DSM
7.2.2 I hope you found this video
helpful and apart from this have
yourselves a fantastic week
Voir Plus de Vidéos Connexes
Here's The 10 Best Things About Your iPhone's New Update
iOS 17.3 ORA DISPONIBILE | Tutte le NovitaÌ
iOS 18 Beta 4 is Out! - What's New?
iOS 18 Beta 5 Released đ„ - Whatâs New? New Features, Battery Life (HINDI)
Spring Boot 3 đ„ | Feature Breakdown | Breaking Changes | New Changes | Part 1
TrueNAS Core 13.3 Released: Upgrade Or Move To TrueNAS Scale?
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)