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NAS Server OS/Software Suggestions (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I want a NAS solution to back up my PC and host media files, but prebuilt NAS solutions are incredibly expensive and underwhelming and so I'm planning to build one. Does anyone have recommendations for a NAS interface?

I'm brand new to server management and would prefer something user friendly. I have used linux mint, but currently use windows as my daily driver (planning to switch to mint soon). I'd be fine with a dedicated NAS OS or with something I could run on mint since I'm already familiar with that distro.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago (2 children)

OpenMediaVault (OMV) is a Debian server with a very user-friendly web interface. It also has solid documentation and a robust community. I've been running it for 6 years, and I am very happy with it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would just use the CLI. The web interface is a bit confusing and doesn't allow directory services.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

I would agree. But for the very basics starting and learning, the UI isn't that intimidating.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

OpenMediaVault (OMV) is a Debian server

Maybe it's because I'm old but these words combined together depress me. Why is NAS software an operating system?

The last time I tried to install this it complained that it couldn't be installed on an OS that had a GUI. What a joke.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why would your server have a GUI?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Why not? Let's not pretend that my house is some kind of enterprise level data centre. Why would some FOSS NAS hobby project demand that I only use my home linux server for it? Such a strange requirement. All it needs to do is expose a simple web page to configure samba/nfs/scp/sftp etc. It really seems to have a high opinion of itself.