[Installing XPEnology on HP Proliant ML30 Gen9]

@jensmander thanks for your opinion

 

I will see options like OMV or FreeNAS in that case

[Installing XPEnology on HP Proliant ML30 Gen9]

Hi all,

 

I'm new to the forum and new also to the NAS and servers subject.

I was about to buy a NAS but a family member offered me a server that he doesn't uses anymore and said that I could keep it. My idea is, instead of buying the NAS, installing an OS so it can fit my needs.

I currently own a small business and the server will be mainly used for:

File sharing

File storage

- IF, everything works fine, I can use it as my own file storage ( I assume I can set permissions and stuff using XPEnology)

- IF, the server can handle, use it as a media server.

The last 2 are not necessary, if the machine can handle everything I will use it.

I would like to have the files accessible from outside my network.  Does XPEnology supports cloud app or does it have to use a VPN?

 

Considering all this... Should I try and give a shot at this machine or should I sell it and buy a NAS?

There is any other option better for me or XPEnology will be my best option?

 

Thanks everyone in advance