Worth changing from Windows Server to TrueNAS
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Both seem overkill just to stream a few movies.
What 1U hardware is it? If it's a oem server (HPE/Dell/etc) with hardware RAID, then that's perhaps the only time Windows Server makes sense (although linux should have the same support).
If it's a self build then Unraid is a more suitable choice in most situations - TrueNAS is generally only if you absolutely need the data protection that ZFS offers (and can accept it's limitations)
What 1U hardware is it? If it's a oem server (HPE/Dell/etc) with hardware RAID, then that's perhaps the only time Windows Server makes sense (although linux should have the same support).
If it's a self build then Unraid is a more suitable choice in most situations - TrueNAS is generally only if you absolutely need the data protection that ZFS offers (and can accept it's limitations)
Oh it's very much overkill but a free server license is a free license 
The 1u is a Lenovo SR250. It currently has a hardware raid card but can be replaced with a HBA if I go down the TrueNAS route. I can go months without logging on to the server some times because it just works. I think I'm curious about TrueNAS but also mindful I'm making a load of work for myself for no good reason.
The 1u is a Lenovo SR250. It currently has a hardware raid card but can be replaced with a HBA if I go down the TrueNAS route. I can go months without logging on to the server some times because it just works. I think I'm curious about TrueNAS but also mindful I'm making a load of work for myself for no good reason.
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In your usage case I think Unraid might be a better option.