Can a 12 yr old manage a nas server

[theITkid]

I wonder is it possible for a kid to manage a freenas server if so. What would be some good tips.

[Levent]

Only one way to find out kid.

[Spotty]

FreeNAS has some set up guide youtube videos. I highly suggest watching those before starting. They walk you through the process step by step.

 

What are you trying to use FreeNAS for?

[GenericFanboy]

Anyone can learn/do anything with enough time.

 

(well i mean. not everything. But a lot.)

[jaslion]

Sure why not? I did it over a decade ago with freebsd being your age whilst just experimenting. Spotty linked a great guide and well if you have a old pc laying around you can just experiment to your hearts content till you find the solutions that work for you.

[Windows7ge]

I think it's doable if they already have a general understand of computers. My only advice with FreeNAS in particular though is: "If you don't know what the setting does don't touch it." - Windows7ge

 

I can't count how many times I've bricked my FreeNAS install because I touched a setting I didn't fully understand. Make sure you download and backup your config file to a safe location off the NAS so if you ever have to do a reinstall for this exact reason it makes it a lot less painful.

[theITkid]

ok thanks everyone I do have a general understanding of computer and I am going to use the freenas server as a file server