How to Install DrawDB on Your Synology NAS

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How to Install DrawDB on Your Synology NAS

DrawDB is a robust and user-friendly database entity relationship (DBER) editor right in your browser. Build diagrams with a few clicks, export sql scripts, customize your editor, and more without creating an account. In this step by step guide I will show you how to install DrawDB on your Synology NAS using Docker.

💡Note: This guide works perfectly with the latest DrawDB v1.2.1 release.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Install Portainer using my step by step guide. If you already have Portainer installed on your Synology NAS, skip this STEP. Attention: Make sure you have installed the latest Portainer version.

  • STEP 3

Log into Portainer using your username and password. On the left sidebar in Portainer, click on Stacks then + Add stack. Follow the instructions in the image below.

1 Synology Portainer Add Stack

  • STEP 4

In the Name field type in drawb. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Note: Copy Paste the code below in the Portainer Stacks Web editor.

version: "3.9"
services:
  drawdb:
    container_name: DrawDB
    image: xinsodev/drawdb
    security_opt:
      - no-new-privileges:false
    ports:
      - 7531:80
    restart: on-failure:5

DrawDB Synology NAS Set up 1

  • STEP 5

Scroll down on the page until you see a button named Deploy the stack. Click on it. Follow the instructions in the image below. The installation process can take up to a few minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection.

DrawDB Synology NAS Set up 2

  • STEP 6

If everything goes right, you will see the following message at the top right of your screen: “Success Stack successfully deployed“.

DrawDB Synology NAS Set up 3

  • STEP 7

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  • STEP 8

The installation process can take up to a few minutes or less, seconds. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser and type in http://Synology-ip-address:7531 If everything goes right, you will see the DrawDB dashboard. Click the Try it for yourself button. Follow the instructions in the image below.

DrawDB Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 9

After you click the Try it for yourself button, you can change the theme to Dark.

DrawDB Synology NAS Set up 5

Enjoy DrawDB!

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If you encounter issues by using this container, make sure to check out the Common Docker issues article.

Note: If you want to run the DrawDB container over HTTPS, check How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS. In order to make DrawDB work via HTTPS, it’s mandatory to activate WebSocket.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS? See the supported models.
Note: How to Back Up Docker Containers on your Synology NAS.
Note: Find out how to update the DrawDB container with the latest image.
Note: How to Free Disk Space on Your NAS if You Run Docker.
Note: How to Schedule Start & Stop For Docker Containers.
Note: How to Activate Email Notifications.
Note: How to Add Access Control Profile on Your NAS.
Note: How to Change Docker Containers Restart Policy.
Note: How to Use Docker Containers With VPN.
Note: Convert Docker Run Into Docker Compose.
Note: How to Clean Docker.
Note: How to Clean Docker Automatically.
Note: Best Practices When Using Docker and DDNS.
Note: Some Docker Containers Need WebSocket.
Note: Find out the Best NAS Models For Docker.
Note: Activate Gmail SMTP For Docker Containers.

This post was updated on Friday / December 20th, 2024 at 1:55 AM

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