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Home Server

  • 26-09-2012 02:38PM
    #1
    Craig B
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭


    Hi,
    Was looking at getting a small home server for backing up file etc. Budget is around 500 max. I don't know much about them so was hoping for some help here.
    Thanks!
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Comments

  • #2
    -( i )- Wicker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 380 ✭✭-( i )- Wicker


    If its just file backup you're looking for then would a NAS do?


  • #3
    Craig B
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭Craig B


    -( i )- Wicker wrote: »
    If its just file backup you're looking for then would a NAS do?

    File backup and sharing. Basically like another hard drive but usable from laptops,tablets and the like. If you think a NAS would do then could ya recommend one? I was thinking I'd need 2x2TB Green Drives and a small SSD for windows home server.


  • #4
    -( i )- Wicker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 380 ✭✭-( i )- Wicker


    Sounds like a NAS would be ideal. I personally haven't used one but someone else might be able to recommend one for you.


  • #5
    Craig B
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 210 ✭✭Craig B


    -( i )- Wicker wrote: »
    Sounds like a NAS would be ideal. I personally haven't used one but someone else might be able to recommend one for you.

    Ok thanks


  • #6
    ARGINITE
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭ARGINITE


    Better than a dedicated NAS but can provide all the functionality of a NAS:

    http://www.ebuyer.com/281915-hp-proliant-turion-ii-n40l-microserver-100-cashback-658553-421

    Also if your not Linux literate then it would be a good place to get some experience :)


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  • #7
    deejer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 712 ✭✭✭deejer


    For what you are talking about a NAS is probably the best and easiest option to deal with and setup. The synology 212j is a good out of the box setup with an easy to use interface.

    2x2tb and this from dabs will set you back just over Eur400. I have windows home server also at home and again it is very easy to setup and use. Only got it as I had an old pc lying around and thought I might as well put it to good use.

    Im more interested in the hardware side of things so I just want to press a button or two and let the software worry about the rest. Thats why any of those linux setups would have me pulling my hair out. I think these synology NAS systems are easy to use and with capacity for 6tb in the one above that should be enough for any home setup.


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