Syno SMB macOS

This scripts adds some VFS Objects to Synology's smb.conf that improve compatibility with macOS, e. g. Final Cut Pro X (see https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207128).

1. Notes

The script is able to automatically update itself using git.

2. Installation

2.1 Install via Git

a) Install Git (optional)

install the package Git Server on your Synology NAS, make sure it is running (requires sometimes extra action in Package Center and SSH running)
alternatively add SynoCommunity to Package Center and install the Git package (https://synocommunity.com/)
you can also use entware (https://github.com/Entware/Entware)

b) Install this script (using git)

create a shared folder e. g. sysadmin (you want to restrict access to administrators and hide it in the network)
connect via ssh to the NAS and execute the following commands

# navigate to the shared folder
cd /volume1/sysadmin
# clone the following repo
git clone https://github.com/alexanderharm/syno-smb-macos
# to enable autoupdate
touch syno-smb-macos/autoupdate

2.2 Install this script (manually)

create a shared folder e. g. sysadmin (you want to restrict access to administrators and hide it in the network)
create a subfolder named syno-smb-macos
copy your synoSmbMacos.sh to sysadmin/syno-smb-macos using e. g. File Station or scp
make the script executable by connecting via ssh to the NAS and executing the following command

chmod 755 /volume1/sysadmin/syno-smb-macos/synoSmbMacos.sh

3. Usage:

create a new task in the Task Scheduler

# Type
Scheduled task > User-defined script

# General
Task:    synoSmbMacos
User:    root
Enabled: yes

# Schedule
Run on the following days: Daily
First run time:            00:00
Frequency:                 Every 30 minute(s)
Last run time:			   23:30

# Task Settings
Send run details by email:      yes
Email:                          (enter the appropriate address)
Send run details only when
  script terminates abnormally: yes
  
User-defined script: /volume1/sysadmin/syno-smb-macos/synoSmbMacos.sh