tmpdz Posted March 26, 2020 #1 Posted March 26, 2020 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 Quote
jensmander Posted March 27, 2020 #2 Posted March 27, 2020 I won‘t use XPEnology for business purposes. Although I set up several boxes within the last years they‘re all used in private environments. The main reason is the risk of bricking your device when it comes to updates which would lead to an unwanted downtime. In case of your hardware you could use a more „official“ distribution like Open Media Vault, FreeNAS or maybe a complete small office distribution (maybe Zentyal or a similar system). If your main intention is only simple file storage and sharing the hardware is a bit overpowered. You can try to sell it for a few hundred bucks and buy a 2bay original box from Synology plus 2 hdd/ssd. They don’t need that amount of energy like the HP system. Of course you can use the HP for XPEnology, but I wouldn’t take the risk in case of business use. Just my 2c Quote
tmpdz Posted March 27, 2020 Author #3 Posted March 27, 2020 @jensmander thanks for your opinion I will see options like OMV or FreeNAS in that case Quote
jensmander Posted March 27, 2020 #4 Posted March 27, 2020 If you’re familiar with OMV/Debian it‘s good choice. I run it on small customer sites. OMV supports Docker which means you can host your own Nextcloud instance for remote acces / cloud storage. Quote
mysy Posted April 5, 2020 #5 Posted April 5, 2020 You could use FreeNAS or Unraid Windows 2016 Storage server also a option with pa Quote
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