One of the mainstays of self-hosting apps is a solid file server, whether on a purpose-built NAS or a DIY server. But there are all kinds of other situations in which you might want a file-sharing ...

I need to decide on what OS to run the file server I'm building. It is critical that the server supports both Mac OS X and Windows clients. My server build will start with 2x 1TB + 1x 2TB drives. I'm ...

It may seem obvious on paper, but it's the first thing you should look into when choosing a NAS ...

Ever wondered if your Synology NAS could do more than just store files? What if it could manage your website, handle user authentication, and even run virtual machines? The good news is, it can! This ...

Approach towards networked storage started in the 1980s with the introduction of Network Attached Storage devices and continued later in the 1990s when Fibre Channel (FC) emerged as an alternative ...

Setting up FreeNAS, a popular open-source network attached storage (NAS) solution, is not a difficult task. Here's how to get started and configure a working home server. When you purchase through ...

We are looking to replace a Procomm Netforce 3200 NAS that is on it's last legs. We are getting no budgetary support for a suitable replacement. <BR><BR>What is the least expensive solution you would ...

The same rules apply whether you’re backing up workgroups or file servers, storage experts say. But network-attached storage devices play by different rules. Most have their own built-in data ...