Last time I checked a file server *IS* a NAS :)
On Fri, Sep 17, 2010 at 03:48:55PM -0400, DSinc wrote:
> Anthony,
> I use a NAS. Over the years, building a dedicated "File Server" always
> seemed to be more complicated, and, most always ran foul to my chosen
> ISP's TOS.
> JMHO.
> Best,
> Duncan
>
>
> On 09/17/2010 07:17, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
> > So, no one here builds their on file servers? Or, are people just
> > using NAS devices?
> >
> > On 9/14/2010 8:00 AM, Anthony Q. Martin wrote:
> >> I've got an extra PC here with a Core 2 Duo E6850 @ 3GHz with 2GB
> >> ram in a NZXT case. It's got a rather low end mobo but it does have
> >> 1Gbit networking.
> >>
> >> I'm thinking of turning this into a file server rather than buying a
> >> NAS. I'm thinking of Windows Server 2008 since I mainly have Windows
> >> 7 running here.
> >>
> >> Other than backups, what else can I get such a system to do? Does
> >> Windows Server include all of the necessary software or would I have
> >> to buy something else for streaming, etc. I assume it has a network
> >> backup tool. Would some kind of raid configuration be wise for
> >> this? Pros & Cons?
> >>
> >>
> >>
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