ASUSTOR NAS: Using ADM (ASUSTOR Data Master) Operating System

TL;DR

ASUSTOR NAS manages applications using its own OS called ADM.
Here, I will explain what ADM is and how to use its basic functions.

What is ADM?

About ADM (ASUSTOR Data Master)

ADM is a dedicated operating system for ASUSTOR NAS. You can manage various NAS functions, such as user management and file sharing settings, through a web-based interface. These functions are displayed as icons on the web screen (referred to as the ADM desktop). You manage the NAS by clicking these icons.
For more details, please refer to the ASUSTOR ADM Overview page and the ASUSTOR ADM Introduction.

Basic Functions of ADM

ADM includes several fundamental features. These are the minimum necessary functions for a NAS, such as adding/deleting users, file sharing servers, and file transfer capabilities like WebDAV and FTP. Additionally, it includes management functions for the NAS itself, such as network management, external device management, and settings initialization.
I will explain the particularly useful functions in a separate article.

Feature Expansion via ADM

In addition to the basic functions, ADM allows you to add various extensions. For example, features for watching YouTube videos or streaming recorded content.
These extensions are packaged as APKs and can be installed or uninstalled on the NAS using 'App Central' on the ADM desktop.

Signing in to the ADM Desktop

On an ASUSTOR NAS, you sign in to the ADM desktop using the following steps.

1. Access the ADM web page. The sign-in screen will be displayed.
   

2. Enter your username and password, then click [Sign In].
   

3. The ADM desktop screen will appear.
   

This completes the sign-in process for the ADM desktop.
By checking [Stay signed in], you can use ADM without signing in next time.

Customizing the ADM Desktop

On the ADM desktop, you can rearrange icons as you like by dragging and dropping them.
You can also group multiple icons into a single folder.

Creating/Deleting Folders

To group icons into a folder, drag an icon on top of another icon.
You can organize icons into folders as follows:

1. Drag an icon onto another icon. A folder will be created as shown below.
   

2. The folder name will be automatically set, such as "Media Server." You can change the name by clicking on it.

3. If you drag the icon out of the folder, the folder will be deleted and it will return to the original desktop.
   

Organizing Icons

Organize icons by grouping them by type. It will look like this: