How to Install WunderBase on Your Synology NAS

How to Install WunderBase on Your Synology NAS

WunderBase is a Serverless SQLite database that allows developers to build and run applications without having to manage servers exposed through GraphQL. In this step by step guide I will show you how to Install WunderBase on Your Synology NAS.

  • STEP 1

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  • STEP 2

Install Container Manager via Synology ā€œPackage Centerā€. If you run an older DSM version (under 7.2), search for Docker instead of Container Manager.

Download Container Manager Synology Docker

  • STEP 3

Go to Control Panel / Task Scheduler / Create / Scheduled Task / User-defined script. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology User Defined Script

  • STEP 4

Once you click on User-defined script, a new window will open. Follow the instructions below:

  1. General: In the Task field type in Install WunderBase. Uncheck the ā€œEnabledā€ option. Select rootĀ User.
  2. Schedule: SelectĀ Run on the following dateĀ then select ā€œDo not repeatā€œ.
  3. Task Settings: Check ā€œSend run details by emailā€œ, add your email then copy paste the code below in the Run command area. After that, click OK.
docker run -d --name=WunderBase \
-p 4466:4466 \
-e ENABLE_SLEEP_MODE=false \
--restart always \
wundergraph/wunderbase

WunderBase Synology NAS Set up 2 new 2023

  • STEP 5

After you click OK on STEP 4 a new warning pop up window will open. Click OK.

WunderBase Synology NAS Set up 3

After you click OK, type in your DSM Password then click Submit. Follow the instructions in the image below.

Synology Task Scheduler Confirm Admin Password

  • STEP 6

After you click Submit on STEP 5, select your ā€œInstall WunderBaseā€ Task then click the ā€œRunā€ tab. You will be asked to run Install WunderBase ā€“ click OK. Follow the instructions in the image below.

WunderBase Synology NAS Set up 4

  • STEP 7

Go back toĀ STEP 1Ā or you will deal with karma šŸ™‚

  • STEP 8

The installation process can take up to a few seconds/minutes. It will depend on your Internet speed connection. Now open your browser andĀ type in http://Synology-ip-address:4466

WunderBase Synology NAS Set up 5

Enjoy WunderBase!

Note: If you want to run the WunderBase container over HTTPS, check my guide on How to Run Docker Containers Over HTTPS.

Note: Can I run Docker on my Synology NAS?Ā See the supported models.
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This post was updated on Sunday / February 25th, 2024 at 10:41 PM