Summary
ADM is a Linux-based operating system that offers a very slick and easy to use web-based graphical user interface. It’s a well rounded system with an attractive user interface, and user-friendly design.
The whole point of a NAS device compared to building your own is in its simplicity. Even if you’ve never used Linux before, ADM is simple to configure although it does take some familiarity to learn where everything is.
I’m impressed with both the frontend and backend responsiveness of the operating system, particularly given my testing is on an AS3304T NAS which has fairly modest hardware (Realtek RTD1296 CPU and 2GB of RAM). The localized feel of ADM means that I often forget I’m interacting with the ASUSTOR NAS via my web browser (Firefox).
There’s support for multi-tasking and a myriad of additional apps to install courtesy of App Central. I’m looking forward to testing out many of these apps. One thing to bear in mind is that there are more apps available for Intel processors than ARM processors in ASUSTOR’s App Central.
As you’d expect from a Linux-based operating system, ADM is stable. Even when exercising a really heavy workload over a couple of weeks, ADM never missed a beat.
Pages in this article:
Page 1 – Introduction
Page 2 – File Explorer
Page 3 – Backup & Restore
Page 4 – Services
Page 5 – App Central
Page 6 – Dr. ASUSTOR
Page 7 – Settings
Page 8 – Activity Monitor
Page 9 – Summary
All articles in this series:
| ASUSTOR Data Master (ADM) | |
|---|---|
| Part 1 | Getting Started with ADM |
| Part 2 | Detailed review of ADM v4.2.5 |
| Part 3 | AiMaster is a NAS management app for mobile devices |
| Part 4 | Extend the functionality of your NAS with software from App Central |
I did find that their OS was just not up to what I needed. I installed unraid, (I have a N95, processor in mine), The only issue with these off the shelf NAS’s is they are underpowered for Plex or Emby. Added bouse with unraid is ZFS.
I’ve seen a lot of YouTube videos about ADM, both good and bad verdicts.
I’ve used a whole raft of NAS devices with their different proprietary operating systems. From my experience, I find ADM to be very good and easy to use. It’s a good solution for home users.
And it’s an easier solution for beginners than a DIY device using Unraid. Of course, it’s easy to build a much higher spec machine for less money even taking into account the cost of the Unraid license, but it’s much more complicated for most people.
Thanks, this is helpful. I’ve never used Linux before, but it seems that ADM should be fine for me.