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hello i want to start a file server for my business. first is NAS the same? could i use NAS instead? could i hook it all up to my mac? i am getting a used dell tower soon and people said that i could use it as a NAS. how would i do that? ok after all those questions, does any one know a good server/NAS for a noob? thanks!

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Ubuntu Server...

is this for the dell tower?

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whats your biz?

BlueRas.

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FreeNAS FTW :D

 

Have it setup as multiple VM's, servers, plex,and file system/nas type thing.. works amazingly. Just make sure you have the right specs for it or itll eat you alive :P

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FreeNAS FTW :D

i need more info :(

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i need more info :(

http://www.freenas.org/

 

You can run file servers, VM's, tons of jails ( long list look on there site), and it uses ZFS which in my opinion is the safest way to store things. DO some reading on the website :) I was in your situation awhile ago and chose freeNAS. Never been happier.

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http://www.freenas.org/

 

You can run file servers, VM's, tons of jails ( long list look on there site), and it uses ZFS which in my opinion is the safest way to store things. DO some reading on the website :) I was in your situation awhile ago and chose freeNAS. Never been happier.

i can't afford to pay $1000 :(

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Yup

ok. but i am confused.

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i can't afford to pay $1000 :(

Where did you get $1000 from? its free?

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Where did you get $1000 from?

i barely do. so i can't afford it. 

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i barely do. so i can't afford it. 

Its free to use? open source?? Why do you think it would cost $1000?

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Its free to use? open source?? Why do you think it would cost $1000?

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I didnt mean buy a system.. I meant use the dell tower ( assuming its a server) or use a custom build. The OS is free to use :)

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I didnt mean buy a system.. I meant use the dell tower ( assuming its a server) or use a custom build. The OS is free to use :)

oh. it is not a server it runs vista (if the man didn't upgrade) and has like a pentium. how would i set it up?

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oh. it is not a server it runs vista (if the man didn't upgrade) and has like a pentium. how would i set it up?

Ehh not sure how well it would play with a computer that doesnt have ECC memory :/ a reboot would be important every month or so.. but theoretically you could. Just set it up like you do a normal OS. Fresh install.. then instead of booting to windows it boots to a server style type thing. You type the IP address it gives you then it loads the control panel where the world is your playground :) FreeNAS can do anything you want it to. Does all what windows server does only better IMO. The forums on there website are a great place to find tuts on stuff.. they also have a tutorial section on the website. worth a try if you ask me :)

TX10 Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/456229-tx10-build-log/

Case: TX10-D   Proccessor: i7-5820k   MotherBoard: Asrockx99 Extreme4   Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (DDR4-2400)   GPU: Asus Strix OC 980ti   Storage: 850pro 500gb, 850pro 500gb, 850pro 256gb, WD black 16tb total, Silicon Power S60 120GB   PSU: Seasonic snow silent 1050   Monitors: Three of Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"

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ok. but i am confused.

 

Ubuntu Server is similar in function to FreeNAS however it has more function to FreeNAS.

 

Ubuntu Server is a Linux distro (again similar to FreeNAS if my memory serves me correctly) maintained by Canonical (the Company "behind Ubuntu" ). You set up a boot medium (CD/DVD/USB) with Pen Drive and then you can install Ubuntu server from whatever medium you choose. Like right now, I'm using Ubuntu 15.04 on a live USB.

 

You can use the Dell tower to install Ubuntu Server onto (I'm fairly sure it doesn't matter if it's server grade or not.)

I eventually plan to either use my Samsung NP365E5C-S02UB or to build a Pentium G3258 or FX 6300 system to run Ubuntu Server with 8TB (either a WD Book Duo or two 4TB WD Greens)

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Start here perhaps? http://www.freenas.org/about/videos.html

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Case: TX10-D   Proccessor: i7-5820k   MotherBoard: Asrockx99 Extreme4   Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (DDR4-2400)   GPU: Asus Strix OC 980ti   Storage: 850pro 500gb, 850pro 500gb, 850pro 256gb, WD black 16tb total, Silicon Power S60 120GB   PSU: Seasonic snow silent 1050   Monitors: Three of Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"

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Ehh not sure how well it would play with a computer that doesnt have ECC memory :/ a reboot would be important every month or so.. but theoretically you could. Just set it up like you do a normal OS. Fresh install.. then instead of booting to windows it boots to a server style type thing. You type the IP address it gives you then it loads the control panel where the world is your playground :) FreeNAS can do anything you want it to. Does all what windows server does only better IMO. The forums on there website are a great place to find tuts on stuff.. they also have a tutorial section on the website. worth a try if you ask me :)

ok can i PM you and we can talk about it when i get the tower?

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ok can i PM you and we can talk about it when i get the tower?

Yeah man go for it! I'd be happy to help :)

TX10 Build Log: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/456229-tx10-build-log/

Case: TX10-D   Proccessor: i7-5820k   MotherBoard: Asrockx99 Extreme4   Ram: Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB (DDR4-2400)   GPU: Asus Strix OC 980ti   Storage: 850pro 500gb, 850pro 500gb, 850pro 256gb, WD black 16tb total, Silicon Power S60 120GB   PSU: Seasonic snow silent 1050   Monitors: Three of Asus VG248QE 144Hz 24.0"

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Ubuntu Server is similar in function to FreeNAS however it has more function to FreeNAS.

 

Ubuntu Server is a Linux distro (again similar to FreeNAS if my memory serves me correctly) maintained by Canonical (the Company "behind Ubuntu" ). You set up a boot medium (CD/DVD/USB) with Pen Drive and then you can install Ubuntu server from whatever medium you choose. Like right now, I'm using Ubuntu 15.04 on a live USB.

 

You can use the Dell tower to install Ubuntu Server onto (I'm fairly sure it doesn't matter if it's server grade or not.)

I eventually plan to either use my Samsung NP365E5C-S02UB or to build a Pentium G3258 or FX 6300 system to run Ubuntu Server with 8TB (either a WD Book Duo or two 4TB WD Greens)

ok thanks! can i PM you about it and you can help me with it when i get it?

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Yeah man go for it! I'd be happy to help :)

ok thanks!

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