Noobie home server question

david_xr · 26 Oct 2011 at 20:45

hello i have a noobie question.

this is what id like to do, but sadly have no idea where i need to start.

i would like to be able to have a pc/server on 24/7 an be able to access its files at home on my laptop, and remotely when im away from home.

the files will mainly be documents an some images

where do i begin any help much appreciated

TheBiznes · 26 Oct 2011 at 22:30

Maybe a Micoroserver would suit you they are a bargain see the Microserver thread.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18216324

3dcandy · 26 Oct 2011 at 22:34

or a decent nas, no problems with software etc.
a nas would be more friendly on price and running costs...

TNGL · 26 Oct 2011 at 22:46

I'd just get a NAS if I were you, and install FreeNAS on it. Once you've done that, you can setup a web server which you could use to authenticate against (or you could provide anonymous access, but I'd advise against that) to access your files remotely.

Hyburnate · 26 Oct 2011 at 22:49

Build yourself a nas

DJMK4 · 26 Oct 2011 at 23:58

Do you feel you would like to play around/need more in the future? If so I'd go for the up microserver. The running costs are minimal really. And it gives you good scope if you want more than a conventional nas box. You can even turn It in to a htpc. Excellent little server And the processor is good!

clade · 27 Oct 2011 at 16:25

i went with a qnap nas that use about 20-45watt so i could leave it on 24/7.

DavidS14 · 28 Oct 2011 at 09:01

My micoserver with the OS on SSD and 5x2Tb drives only uses <25W when the drives have spun down, only takes a few seconds for a drive to spin up when required.

Really loving the microserver :cool: