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## FAQ

  - How do I change the location of the virtual disk?
  * ### How do I change the size of the virtual disk? ###

    By default it is 16GB, but you can modify the `DISK_SIZE` setting in your compose file:

    ```
        environment:
            DISK_SIZE: "16G"
    ```

     to make it any size you want.

     To create an empty disk with a maximum capacity of 8 terabyte you would use a value of `8T` for example.

  * ### How do I change the location of the virtual disk? ###

    By default it resides inside a docker volume, but you can add these lines to your compose file:

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      - /home/user/data:/storage
    ```

to map `/storage` to any local folder you want to use. Just replace `/home/user/data` with the correct path.
    to map `/storage` to any local folder you want to use.
    
    Just replace `/home/user/data` with the correct path.

  - How do I install a specific version of vDSM?
  * ### How do I install a specific version of vDSM? ###

    By default it installs vDSM 7.2, but if you want to use an older version you can add these lines to your compose file:

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    You can also switch back and forth between versions this way without loosing your file data.

  - What are the differences compared to standard DSM?
  * ### What are the differences compared to standard DSM? ###

There are only two minor differences: the Virtual Machine Manager package is not available and Surveillance Station is available, but does not include any free licenses.
    There are only two minor differences: the Virtual Machine Manager package is not available and Surveillance Station does not include any free licenses.