01-13-2023, 04:24 PM
It sounds like you may have underestimated the resources needed to run Windows VMs on your Synology DS420+. While the DS420+ is a capable NAS, it may not have the processing power and memory needed to run multiple VMs smoothly.
One option to consider is trying to optimize the performance of your Windows VMs on the DS420+ by tweaking settings such as memory allocation and CPU priority. Additionally, you can try to limit the number of VMs running at the same time to reduce the load on the system.
Another option is to try using RemoteFX feature in the Hyper-V Manager on your Windows VM, which is designed to improve the performance of virtualized graphics.
However, if you need a Windows VM for your work and it is important for the performance to be smooth, you may want to consider getting a higher-spec NAS or a dedicated server that has more processing power and memory to handle the load of running multiple VMs.
Alternatively, you can consider using a cloud-based solution, such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services, to run your Windows VMs. This would allow you to access your VMs from anywhere and would not require additional hardware.
You may also consider returning the DS420+ and look for a higher-spec NAS that supports running VMs more smoothly, the DS1621xs+ are some options that could work better for you.
One option to consider is trying to optimize the performance of your Windows VMs on the DS420+ by tweaking settings such as memory allocation and CPU priority. Additionally, you can try to limit the number of VMs running at the same time to reduce the load on the system.
Another option is to try using RemoteFX feature in the Hyper-V Manager on your Windows VM, which is designed to improve the performance of virtualized graphics.
However, if you need a Windows VM for your work and it is important for the performance to be smooth, you may want to consider getting a higher-spec NAS or a dedicated server that has more processing power and memory to handle the load of running multiple VMs.
Alternatively, you can consider using a cloud-based solution, such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services, to run your Windows VMs. This would allow you to access your VMs from anywhere and would not require additional hardware.
You may also consider returning the DS420+ and look for a higher-spec NAS that supports running VMs more smoothly, the DS1621xs+ are some options that could work better for you.