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Hey i have recently gathered a few parts together and put together a server, and just wondering what some possible options are for an OS apart from Freenas. I use the server mainly for file storage but i also like to stream media (have being using plex). An added bonus would be being able to host a TS3 server. Cheers 

I'd recommend Ubuntu, specifically the desktop version (more friendly interface). You can do what you want with Ubuntu, you don't need FreeNAS.

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Hey i have recently gathered a few parts together and put together a server, and just wondering what some possible options are for an OS apart from Freenas. I use the server mainly for file storage but i also like to stream media (have being using plex). An added bonus would be being able to host a TS3 server. Cheers 

Main PC : CPU: I7 6700k @ 4.7GHz MOBO: Asus Maximus Hero VII RAM: 32GB Crucial 2133MHz GPU: GTX 980ti 2-Way SLI Drives: 2 850 Evo 250GB, 1 TB WD Blue CASE: 750D PSU: RM1000W

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Anti particular reason for FreeNAS? 

I have nothing against FreeNAS, i was just wondering if there was any better option for my use.

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Are you going for a NAS or something with more options like Ubuntu Server or Windows Server or even OSX server? 

Looking for more functionality, was considering giving Ubuntu a try. 

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Hey i have recently gathered a few parts together and put together a server, and just wondering what some possible options are for an OS apart from Freenas. I use the server mainly for file storage but i also like to stream media (have being using plex). An added bonus would be being able to host a TS3 server. Cheers 

I'd recommend Ubuntu, specifically the desktop version (more friendly interface). You can do what you want with Ubuntu, you don't need FreeNAS.

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I'd recommend Ubuntu, specifically the desktop version (more friendly interface). You can do what you want with Ubuntu, you don't need FreeNAS.

Cheers for the help, will give Ubuntu desktop/server a try for the next few weeks and see how i go!

Main PC : CPU: I7 6700k @ 4.7GHz MOBO: Asus Maximus Hero VII RAM: 32GB Crucial 2133MHz GPU: GTX 980ti 2-Way SLI Drives: 2 850 Evo 250GB, 1 TB WD Blue CASE: 750D PSU: RM1000W

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Cheers for the help, will give Ubuntu desktop/server a try for the next few weeks and see how i go!

These are the installation instructions I followed to get mine set up

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Build Logs: Tophat (in progress), DNAF | Useful Links: How To: Choosing Your Storage Devices and Configuration, Case Study: RAID Tolerance to Failure, Reducing Single Points of Failure in Redundant Storage , Why Choose an SSD?, ZFS From A to Z (Eric1024), Advanced RAID: Survival Rates, Flashing LSI RAID Cards (alpenwasser), SAN and Storage Networking

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These are the installation instructions I followed to get mine set up

Cheers will set this up soon, just trying to setup file shares atm.

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Will you keep on this thread for assistance or start a new one? also, what file sharing solution do you plan on using?

I might come back to this thread if i need help that i can't find a clear online answer for(Don't want to go around spamming threads). At the moment i have set myself up with Samba.

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Cool beans, we'll wait here :D

 

advice: use the help.Ubuntu.com website. it can be worded a bit strangely at times, but it is strong documentation, and MUCH better than some random guy saying "just copy this code"....also, double check any code people tell you to try :)

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