QuTScloud

QuTScloud is the operating system for QNAP Cloud NAS virtual appliances. With the possibility of on-premises and cloud deployment, QuTScloud enables optimized cloud data usage and flexible resource allocation at a predictable monthly cost.

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Applications

QES

QES is the operating system for dual-controller QNAP NAS models. With FreeBSD and ZFS, QES is flash-optimized, capable of driving outstanding performance for all-flash storage arrays.

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Resources

QNE Network

QNE Network is the operating system for QuCPE, QNAP's universal customer premises equipment series. Run virtual network functions, freely configure software-defined networks, and enjoy benefits such as lowered costs and reduced management efforts.

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Applications

QSS

QNAP Switch System (QSS) is the configuration interface for QNAP's managed switch series. Enable management functions such as link aggregation, VLAN, and RSTP, to take care of your network topology with ease.

System

QuRouter

QNAP’s QuRouter OS simplifies managing high-speed and high-coverage LAN/WAN. With NAT, VPN, security, and QuWAN SD-WAN, network management is made easier and remote connections more secure.

System
Applications

QVR Surveillancee

QVR Surveillance is QNAP’s network video recorder software solution. It offers subscription-based QVR Elite and perpetual QVR Pro, and can be used with a series of apps, such as face recognition and door access control for a wider range of scenarios.

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Resources

QVR Face

QVR Face is a smart facial recognition solution featuring real-time live streaming video analytics from connected cameras. It can be integrated into multiple scenarios to provide intelligent attendance management, door access control management, VIP welcome systems and smart retail services.

System
Applications
Resources

KoiMeeter

QNAP smart video solutions provides integrated intelligent packages such as video conferencing and smart retail, boosting productivity for individuals and businesses.

Video Conferencing
Smart Retail

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Container Station
Lightweight Linux®-based OS and app virtualization solution

QNAP Container Station exclusively integrates LXD and Docker®, Kata lightweight virtualization technologies, allowing you to operate multiple isolated Linux® systems on a QNAP NAS as well as download apps from the built-in Docker® Hub/LXD Image Server Registry.

An Official Docker ® Partner: QNAP NAS is perfect for running containers

The container management market is forecast to grow to nearly $1 billion by 2024. QNAP's Container solution leverages the powerful hardware of QNAP NAS to deploy the most ideal Docker® container execution and storage environment, while ensuring data security and availability.

Resource:https://www.statista.com/statistics/792217/container-scale-management-worldwide/

LXD and Docker®, Kata Containers inclusive

LXD supports OS-level virtualization for Linux®-based operating systems, while Docker® and Kata are ideal for application virtualization purposes. While most NAS on the market only support Docker® containers, QNAP is the only NAS brand on the market that supports LXD, Docker®, and Kata, offering the clear choice for comprehensive virtualization solutions.

LXD Docker® Kata
Architecture Supports a fully-virtualized Linux® OS including boot-up procedures Single image and running as an application Powered by Hypervisor Virtualization Technology
Purposes
  • Run multiple applications in a single Linux® VM
  • Requires a fully-functional Linux® OS
  • Requires a Linux® upgrade
  • Single container, single application
  • Rapid deployment and migration across platforms
  • Running isolated containers simultaneously on QTS
  • Independently own all containers
  • Containers do not share a Kernel
  • Enhanced security
Advantages
  • A lightweight alternative to virtual machines
  • More flexible
  • Data can be saved in a container
  • Rapid and easy deployment
  • Application-centric, portable deployment across machines
  • Component re-use
  • Tool ecosystem
Has the security of virtual machines with fast and easy Docker® deployment

The brand new UI

Container Station 3.0

The optimized user interface allows you to run containers with greater efficiency and flexibility.

  • Convenient settings

    Recreate containers with ease

    Before: You need to first delete and then create a new container to change configuration.

    Container Station 3.0: Change configurations online and update in real time by recreating running or stopped containers.

  • Convenient settings

    Save the frequently used container commands for efficiency

    Before: You can only repeatedly enter frequently-used commands when making container changes.

    Container Station 3.0: Add frequently-used commands to the list and apply directly.

  • Easy management

    Upload Image and YAML files from cloud or local devices

    Before: You can only download Images and YAML files from Docker Hub / LXD Server to QNAP NAS.

    Container Station 3.0: You can also upload images from your computer or NAS to Container Station.

  • Easy management

    Multiple network modes

    Before: Either NAT or bridge mode is supported for containers to communicate with each other.

    Container Station 3.0: Supports multiple network modes and VLAN for flexible deployment.

  • Easy management

    Customized container information lists

    Before: There are only six information items on the container information lists.

    Container Station 3.0: Use up to twenty-three information items on the container information lists for flexible display.

  • Easy management

    App templates for quick starts

    Before: Frequently-used apps or containers must always be found and downloaded before use.

    Container Station 3.0: Frequently-used apps or containers can be saved as templates, removing the need to constantly find and download them.

Deploy K3s simulation environment with QNAP NAS

According to Gartner, 85% of organizations worldwide will have containerized applications running in their operational environment by 2025. With the increasing popularity of containers and the growing number of deployed applications, QNAP NAS can help you deploy a single-node Kubernetes (K3s) development for testing before moving to the cloud. This service is not only free, but also provides more powerful hardware.

Note: K3s is available in QTS 4.5.4 (or later), QuTScloud 4.5.7 (or later), and QuTS hero h5.0.1 (or later)

Start your Container Station with One-click setup

Container Station setup is fast and easy, with automatic configuration detection that enables one-click installation. Using container applications is as easy as clicking the “Create” button.

Learn more: How to Run LXD Container Instances in Container Station

  • Go to the search function in "Create" to search for the containers such as "Ubuntu" directly,

  • Select the container categories of "Docker Hub" or "LXD Image Server" below to show all the container lists,

  • Start creating a new container.

Go to the search function in "Create" to search for the containers such as "Ubuntu" directly,

Select the container categories of "Docker Hub" or "LXD Image Server" below to show all the container lists,

Start creating a new container.

Complete management features

Container import / export

Support for container import / export makes backup and transfer simple and easy.

At-a-glance dashboard

Provides a clear overview of NAS and container system resource usage.

Flexible user interface

Use either a command line interface or a convenient web interface.

Permission settings

Control access to shared folders on the NAS, other containers’ data, or NAS devices.

Low cost, rapid deployment ideal for different application scenarios

Over 100,000 applications are available from the built-in Docker® Hub/LXD/Kata Image Server Registry. Choose from databases, web servers, programming languages, and entire development suites and install them as easily as apps on a smartphone. Alternatively, use a Linux® container to run multiple applications. All of these possibilities make Container Station ideal to meet the needs of different sectors, developers, and the Linux® community.

A hybrid approach to virtualization

QNAP’s Virtualization Station and Container Station jointly introduce a hybrid approach to virtualization. No matter what your virtualization needs are, you can count on QNAP for a complete range of virtualization support.

  • Virtualization Station

    • Complete OS virtualization solution

    • Supports Windows® , Linux®, UNIX® , and Android ™

    • Secure, isolated computing environment

  • Container Station

    • Lightweight Linux®-based OS and app virtualization solution

    • Supports LXD and Docker®, Kata containers

    • Easy deployment, portable, and efficient

VM, LXD, and Docker®, Kata: you may need them all

In many use cases, a virtual machine is the ideal deployment solution for systems with fixed resources. In recent times, LXD and Docker® has grown to be the perfect choice for administrators to deploy extremely lightweight operating systems. Meanwhile, Kata is ideal for both businesses and personal users for enhanced security. With an increasing level of sophistication and choice, tailoring your virtualization strategy to fit your needs just got a lot easier.

Virtualization platform/ Requirement Windows® OS Windows® application Linux® OS Linux® application Setup time Resource requirements Enhanced Security
Virtual Machine
LXD
Docker®
Kata

Minimum System Requirements

Docker® Kata LXD
CPU architecture 64-bit x86-based/ARM-based NAS, 32-bit ARM-based NAS 64-bit x86-based NAS 64-bit x86-based/ARM-based NAS
Memory 1GB 4GB 2GB
Operating System QTS 4.2.6 (or above)
QuTS hero: h4.5.0 (or above)
QuTScloud: c4.5.1 (or above)
QTS 4.2 (or above)
QuTS hero: h4.5.4 (or above)

Note: NAS models requiring QTS 5.0.0/ QuTS hero h5.0.0: TVS-x63, TS-x63U, TVS-x73, TS-x73A, TS-x73AU, TS-x73U, TS-x73
QTS 4.5.3 (or above)
QuTS hero: h4.5.3 (or above)
QuTScloud: c4.5.6 (or above)

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