Thoughts on which NAT unit to buy

[tezabeza]

Hi Forum Readers,
OK I have a simple question.

Which NAS to go for???

Have been looking at getting a NAS unit over the last few days and would like a few views from users. I have been looking at the Synology either the DS212 or the DS412.

I would like to know IF they are usable to set up a Webserver with PHP and MySQL for a test bed so I can have a mess with Website building and modifications without having a Hosting account on a remote webserver.

Also would be looking at using them for there other uses too EG fileserving and backup and Media Streaming.

Many thanks Forum Members,

Tezabeza

 

[zoomee]

NAT!?! - You mean NAS my friend

Not had much experience with the Synology NAS's, but you can sure do all that stuff with even the most basic of QNAP NAS's.

 

[tezabeza]

Yes Sorry my bad being busy doing VAT return's LoL so have that burned into my brain LOL

 

[KIA]

Get an HP microserver.

 

[monkeyspank]

Synology is a great choice if you want it to just work without much hassle.

http://www.synology.com/dsm/dsm_app.php (click 'others' on the left)

 

[DIABLO]

As mentioned I would think about getting a micro server as I think it would be better suited for your needs. We Check the big thread in the server section.